Lynda Obst, producer of films including "Sleepless in Seattle," "Flashdance" and "Adventures in Babysitting," died Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Her credits included ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ ‘Flashdance,’ ‘The Fisher King,’ ‘Adventures in Babysitting,’ ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,’ ‘Interstellar’ and more.

She helped make films like “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Contact.” She also wrote widely about the industry, for The Times and other publications.

Always a heavy smoker, Obst passed away at age 74 from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). She was devoted to her family, including her brother, agent Rick Rosen, and son Oly, a producer/manager, whom she has described as “my confidant and best friend.”

Film producer and author Lynda Obst passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the age of 74. Her son, producer Oly Obst, shared the sad news with The Hollywood Reporter. He said that Obst passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Lynda Obst, a seasoned film producer whose work ranged from Oscar winners "Flashdance" and "Interstellar" to rom-com classics "Sleepless in Seattle" and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," has died. She was 74. Obst died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles ...

Lynda Obst, one of the most prolific female producers in Hollywood, died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to her brother, WME head of television Rick Rosen. She was 74. Obst had previously been open about suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,

Lynda Obst, the veteran film and TV producer behind films such as “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance,” “The Fisher King” and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” among many others, died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 74.

Lynda Obst, the veteran film and TV producer behind rom-com classics "Sleepless in Seattle" and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," among many others, has died. She was 74 years old. "My mom was a trailblazer and a fierce advocate for women.