DENVER (KDVR) – James “Jim” Leprino, a Colorado businessman nicknamed the “Willy Wonka of cheese,” died Thursday, according to his namesake company.

One of Colorado's most influential businessmen has died: James "Jim" Leprino, the chairman of Leprino (previously Leprino Foods), died Thursday, according to the company. He was 88 years old.

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