'Willy Wonka' Actress Diana Sowle, Who Played Charlie's Mom, Dies At Age 88
The actress who played golden ticket-winner Charlie Bucket’s mom in the beloved 1971Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factorymovie has died. Diana Sowledied early on Friday, her representative confirmed to the BBC. She was 88. A cause of death for the actress has not been revealed. Sowle is best remembered for her role in the 1971 film, herfirst-ever screen credit, where she memorably sang “Cheer Up Charlie.” Her only other film credits are roles inClear and Present DangerandGuarding Tess, both of which were released in 1994, over two decades later....