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

Hollywood director Charles Shyer has died at the age of 83. The father-of-four, famed for directing the 1991 remake of “Father of the Bride,” died Friday in Los Angeles, his children confirmed in a statement to Variety.

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 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, an Oscar-nominated writer, director and producer whose credits include "Father of the Bride," "Private Benjamin" and other celebrated comedies, has died. After a brief illness, Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles ...

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