Oscar-winning director William Wyler’s daughter and son-in-law were found dead by authorities inside a running car in Northern California. Judith Sheldon, 84, and husband Wylie Sheldon, 86, were discovered unresponsive inside a Jeep Compass in Redding by a California Highway Patrol officer at around 5:45 p.m. local time Monday. According to a CHP collision report, a second officer soon arrived at the scene to provide medical assistance, but the couple was pronounced dead shortly afterward. While the deaths are still under investigation, the report states the deaths appear to be “medically related.” CHP Lieutenant Josh Smith told local media he does not suspect foul play, but is waiting for a medical exam to confirm. “It was the hottest day of the year so far, or second hottest. I’m sure there’s always a possibility that excessive heat played a role,” Smith told SFGate. An autopsy has been requested. Judith’s father, the late William Wyler, was an iconic filmmaker of the 1950s, known for hits such as Roman Holiday and Ben-Hur.
