Nancy Meyers broke her silence after her ex-husband, fellow director Charles Shyer, died at the age of 83.

“Charles Shyer 1941-2024 💔wrote Meyers, 75, via Instagram on Sunday, December 29, alongside two throwback photos from an unidentified film set.

Meyers and Shyer were married between 1980 and 1999. They shared two daughters: Annie, 44, and Hallie, 37.

“A complete original,” Hallie wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 28, sharing a photo of her dad.

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More shy died Friday December 27.

“It is with indescribably heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father, Charles Shyer,” his family said. Deadline in a statement. “His loss leaves an unfillable void in our lives, but his legacy lives on through his children and the five decades of wonderful work he left behind. We honor the extraordinary life he led and know there will never be another like him.

Shyer and Meyers had collaborated on the Oscar-nominated film. Soldier Benjamin in the 1980s and 1998s The parental trap before everyone achieved success as a director. Shyer, for his part, has notably led groups like Father of the bride franchisebaby boom And Irreconcilable differences.

Father of the bride star Kimberly Williams-Paisley was among the stars to honor Shyer’s legacy.

“When I was 19, Charles Shyer I relaunched my careerand I will always be grateful for the opportunity he and Nancy Meyers gave me,” Williams-Paisley, 53, wrote via Instagram on Saturday. “They were my family in Hollywood for a while, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without them. We will miss him. Sending so much love to the family. ❤️❤️❤️.”

Hallie responded by writing, “Thank you, Kim. It’s beautiful 🤍.”

Annie, for her part, sent a trio of white heart emojis in the comments section.

In response, Williams-Paisley added: “Sending you all love. ❤️.”

Meyers’ Instagram tribute also sparked emotional reactions from Lindsay Lohan, Kelly Rutherford, Phoebe Robinson, director Paul Feig and more.

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“I’m really sorry to hear that. Sending you lots of love, Nancy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“replied Feig, 62.

Lohan, 38, commented with a simple red heart emoji. She also “liked” the upload. Lohan got her big break at Meyers and Shyer Parental trap remake, playing separated twins Hallie and Annie. The characters are named after the couple’s two daughters.

“I am so sad to hear of the passing of my dear friend, Charles Shyer,” Lohan wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, December 29. “He will always be in my heart and in all my fond memories of him. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.