Gene Wilder, who died Monday, was beloved for roles in  "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,"  "Young Frankenstein," "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Blazing Saddles." One of his final "roles" was especially sweet, though. He was active with at Holy Innocents Episcopal School, his step-grandson's school.

Here are some great photos:

Photo: Courtesy of Holy Innocents Episcopal School

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Gene Wilder with HIES teacher Kristin Ahler.

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He answered every question as if he'd never heard it before.

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Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat gives a tour of Fulton County Jail in  2023. (Natrice Miller/AJC 2023)

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