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 writer-director best known for directing the 1991 Steve Martin comedy Father of the Bride has died at 83. According to Deadline, Shyer died Friday and no cause of death was given by his family in a statement.

He co-wrote 'Smokey and the Bandit' before sharing an Oscar nom with then-wife and frequent collaborator Nancy Meyers for 'Private Benjamin.'

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, the celebrated filmmaker and screenwriter, passed away on Friday at the age of 83. Known for his remarkable contributions to Hollywood, Shyer was Oscar-nominated for

Charles Shyer, Oscar-nominated co-writer of Private Benjamin and director of Father of the Bride, has died at age 83.

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

Oscar-nominated Hollywood screenwriter, director, and producer Charles Shyer, known for his work on films like Private Benjamin, the 1991 remake of Father Of The Bride and its 1995 sequel Father Of The Bride II,

Shyer also co-wrote movies like 1998's "The Parent Trap" and 1977's "Smokey and the Bandit." Charles Shyer, who directed hit comedies like Father of the Bride, has died at age 83. A representative for Shyer confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the filmmaker died on Friday.

Shyer earned an Oscar nomination, alongside his filmmaker ex-wife Nancy Meyers and the late Harvey Miller, for their co-writing efforts on the 1983 war comedy ‘Private Benjamin’