Father of the Bride director Charles Shyer dies as family issues heartbreaking statement The film world is mourning the loss of Charles Shyer, the acclaimed director of 'Father of the Bride', who has passed away at 83.
Another added: "Charles Shyer not only directed some of the best American comedies of the 80s and 90s - he also invented Mr. Napkin Head as seen in Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday.".
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.".
They continued to honour his memory, saying: "His loss leaves an unfillable hole in our lives, but his legacy lives on through his children and the five decades of wonderful work he’s left behind."
Talking on Instagram two months ago, Nancy said of the Mr Napkin Head scene: "Actually, it was originally at our kitchen table.
