John Hughes, director - dead at 59

He was the director of 1980s staples such as Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Weird Science, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, and Uncle Buck. He also happened to be the writer of a whole slew of memorable films as well, including Mr. Mom, Vacation, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, European Vacation, Weird Science, Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Christmas Vacation, and the first two Home Alone films.