People News Former teen idol Jack Wild dead at age 53 from mouth cancer 03/02/2006 British actor Jack Wild -- the Artful Dodger in the 1968 film "Oliver!" and star of TV's "H.R. Pufnstuf" in 1969 -- has died at the age of 53. Read More RELATED NEWS From Tokyo to Las Vegas: Taylor Swift's flight to Super Bowl LVIII'Chucky' Season 3 trailer released by USA Network and Syfy'Quantum Leap' Season 2 visits L.A. riots, Salem Witch Trials, and more TAGS: Oliver! Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves