Charles Shyer, director of Father of the Bride and Baby Boom and cowriter of the Oscar-nominated Private Benjamin, died Friday, as Variety reports. He was 83. The cause of death was not disclosed. “It’s with an indescribably heavy heart that we share the news of our beloved father,

The film world is mourning the loss of Charles Shyer. Acclaimed director of 'Father of the Bride' passes away at the age of 83. Shyer's family released a heartfelt statement, expressing profound grief.