Denise Nickerson

Even though the days keep passing since you left us, you left an indelible mark. Even though you were much older than I, I always had a crush on you in Willy Wonka as Violet Beauregarde. You were beautiful and talented and I am glad we got to know you, if even just a little bit. You are gone too soon and I wish peace, love, and comfort for all of those who were close to you. Perhaps I will see you one day in Heaven! Keep an extra piece of gum for me!

So very sorry to hear Ms. Nickerson passed away. She was wonderful in Dark Shadows.

I will miss her so much I hope to see my friends George baxter Angela mcready they be laughing of her and see gene wilder and see jan michael Vincent and have a ride in airwolf rest in peace denise

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

To all, you can view "The Neon Ceiling" on Youtube now -- this TV film set the table for her performance in "Willy Wonka". She's brilliant beyond years, and in memoriam, a rare presence. Thank you.

I was one of the millions of baby boomers who grew up watching Dark Shadows. One afternoon I noticed in the credits that Amy Jennings was portrayed by a child actress with my exact maiden name - all 3 names! What are the chances??? Decades later, I messaged Denise about this strange coincidence and she sent me a sweet response. She was a marvelous, very natural and gifted young actress. She was always professional and prepared, and held her own with the adult cast. In fact, she was one of the...

You were wonderful in willy Wonka forever remembered