Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ star and Mel Brooks collaborator, dies at 83

Gene Wilder, a two-time Oscar nominee and comedy star, has died at age 83. Wilder appeared in some of the most enduring comedies of the modern era. He had an ability to capture a frazzled persona on the brink of meltdown, bringing audiences ongoing delight. His collaborations with Mel Brooks on the films “The Producers,” “Blazing…