Filmmaker Charles Shyer, known for comedies such as Private Benjamin, Baby Boom and Father of the Bride, has died at 83.

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

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

Oscar nominated screenwriter, director, and producer Charles Shyer whose films include Private Benjamin, Baby Boom, and the 1991 remake of Father Of...

The writer and director worked on a string of successful comedies in the 1980s and 90s, including Private Benjamin and The Parent Trap, frequently...

Charles Shyer, the writer-director best known for the "Father of the Bride" remake starring Steve Martin, has died. Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai...

His long collaboration with Nancy Meyers produced a string of hit movies, including “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride,” that spoke to the...

His long collaboration with Nancy Meyers produced a string of hit movies, including “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride,” that spoke to the...

Shyer was known for his work on "Smokey and the Bandit," as well as writing and directing the "Father of the Bride" films from the 1990s.

As per Deadline, the cause of death has not been disclosed. Shyer's death was confirmed by his family in a heartfelt statement shared with Deadline