Charles Shyer, a Hollywood director and Oscar-nominated writer, has died. He was 83. Shyer's daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer — who followed in his footsteps as a director and writer — confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter.

An Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride," Charles Shyer has died

The Oscar-nominated writer, director and producer known for feel-good romantic comedies died Friday after a brief illness, according to his daughter.

Charles Shyer, Oscar-nominated co-writer of Private Benjamin and director of Father of the Bride, has died at age 83.

The film world is mourning the loss of Charles Shyer, the acclaimed director of 'Father of the Bride', who has passed away at 83. His four children released a heartfelt statement to Variety, expressing their profound grief: "It’s with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of our beloved father, Charles Shyer’s passing."

Charles Shyer, director of ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom,’ and cowriter of the Oscar-nominated ‘Private Benjamin,’ has died at age 83.

Charles Shyer, who directed hit comedies like Father of the Bride, has died at age 83. A representative for Shyer confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the filmmaker died on Friday. A cause of death was not given.

He co-wrote 'Smokey and the Bandit' before sharing an Oscar nom with then-wife and frequent collaborator Nancy Meyers for 'Private Benjamin.'

Charles Shyer has died aged 83. Father of the Bride director and Private Benjamin co-writer Charles Shyer has died aged 83. Shyer, who created some of Hollywood’s most loved mov