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Charles Shyer, 'Father of the Bride' filmmaker, dies at 83

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 2 developments

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

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Developments in this update

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  1. Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  2. Newest

    Charles Shyer, 'Father of the Bride' filmmaker, dies at 83

    Headline from WMUR ·

Reports & sources

16 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Charles Shyer, Writer-Director on ‘Baby Boom’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ Remakes, Dies at 83 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Charles Shyer, the director and Oscar-nominated writer known for 'Private Benjamin,' 'Baby Boom' and 'Father of the Bride' remakes, has died at 83.

  2. Deadline

    Oscar Nominated Writer/Director Charles Shyer Dies; ‘Private Benjamin’, ‘Father Of The Bride’ Filmmaker Was 83 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Charles Shyer, Oscar nominated co-writer of 'Private Benjamin' and director of 'Father Of The Bride I and II' , 'Baby Boom' and others has died.

  3. New York Post

    ‘Father of the Bride’ director Charles Shyer dead at 83 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Charles Shyer was married to Nancy Meyers from 1980 to 1999.

  4. Variety

    Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ Director and ‘Private Benjamin’ Co-Writer, Dies at 83 (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Charles Shyer, who co-wrote "Private Benjamin" and directed a string of hit comedies including "Father of the Bride" and "Baby Boom," died Friday.

  5. Deadline

    Oscar-Nominated Writer-Director Charles Shyer Dies: ‘Private Benjamin’, ‘Father Of The Bride’ Filmmaker Was 83 (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

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

  6. Fox News

    Charles Shyer, 'Father of the Bride' director and Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'Private Benjamin', dies at 83 (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Charles Shyer, who directed "Father of the Bride" and teamed up with his ex-wife Nancy Meyers for a string of hit movies including "Private Benjamin" and "Baby Boom," has died at the age of 83.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    Charles Shyer, 'Father of the Bride' director, dies at 83 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Charles Shyer, who directed 'Father of the Bride' and co-wrote movies like 'Private Benjamin' and 1998's 'The Parent Trap,' has died at age 83.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Charles Shyer, 'Father of the Bride' Director, Dead at 83 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

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

  9. WFMZ Allentown

    Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83 (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    An Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride," Charles Shyer has died. He was 83. On Sunday his daughter

  10. The Guardian

    Father of the Bride and Baby Boom director Charles Shyer dies aged 83 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The writer and director worked on a string of successful comedies in the 1980s and 90s, including Private Benjamin and The Parent Trap, frequently with then wife Nancy Meyers

  11. WMUR

    Charles Shyer, 'Father of the Bride' filmmaker, dies at 83 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

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

  12. Green Field Reporter

    Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83 - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride” that he made alongside Nancy Meyers, has died. He was 83.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.