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.

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

Though they both got together in 1980, the initial meeting between Charles Shyer and Nancy Meyers took place in 1976, forged through their mutual connection with the writer-produc

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."

LEGENDARY Father of the Bride director Charles Shyer has died aged 83. The dad-of-four died on Friday in Los Angeles, his children confirmed in a statement to Variety. They said: “It’s with

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, the screenplay writer of The Parent Trap and acclaimed Father of the Bride director dies at 83.