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

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,