Lynda Obst, producer of high-profile films including “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Flashdance” and “Adventures in Babysitting,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 74. "I was immensely proud of her. She was a trailblazer for women in the industry at a time when it was very difficult for women to have prominent roles.

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,

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

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.