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.

Charles Shyer, director of ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom,’ and cowriter of the Oscar-nominated ‘Private Benjamin,’ has died at age 83.

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