Saying Goodbye to Filmmaker Charles Shyer

Charles Shyer, a well-known and much-loved filmmaker, has passed away at the age of 83. His family shared their grief in a heartfelt statement, calling his death an "unfillable hole" in their lives. Shyer was best known for his Oscar-nominated screenplay for Private Benjamin, which he co-wrote with Nancy Meyers and Harvey Miller. The comedic hit starred Goldie Hawn and marked the start of a successful partnership between Shyer and Meyers, both professionally and personally. They married in 1990 and collaborated on several films, including Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, and its sequel. Shyer also directed many of these films, making them a prominent duo in the comedy genre. Their partnership continued until their divorce in 1999. Shyer’s later works include directing The Affair of the Necklace and the remake of Alfie starring Jude Law. His most recent projects are the Netflix movie The Noel Diary and the holiday film Best Christmas Ever!

Shyer was a Los Angeles native and came from a family deeply involved in the film industry. His father was a production executive and one of the founders of the Directors Guild of America. After studying at UCLA, Shyer began his career in writing and producing, working with notable figures like Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson. Surviving Charles Shyer are his four children, including filmmaker Hallie Meyers-Shyer.

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