Legendary film writer and director John Hughes passed away yesterday at the age of 59 from a heart attack.

EVERYONE knows his iconic films of the 80s, regardless of what decade you were born in.

To pay homage to this incredible writer and director, we put together a list of surprise babysitters in John Hughes movies.

Surprise Babysitters in John Hughes Movies

Uncle Buck — John Candy plays the sloppy but loving babysitter for his 3 nieces and nephew in Chicago.

The Breakfast Club — Principal Dick Vernon essentially babysat the group of teens during their revealing and infamous Saturday detention.

Home Alone – “Old Man” Marley must have been keeping an eye on little Kevin since he was able to rescue the boy from the thieving Wet Bandits.

Curly Sue — The homeless Bill (James Belushi) acts as a babysitter as he cares for and watches over his young companion, Curly Sue while they run their cons and scams.

Beethoven – The large pup saves young Emily’s life when she falls into her babysitter’s swimming pool. Talk about a super sitter.

Dennis the Menace — Neighbors George and Martha babysat for the wild Dennis Mitchell when both of his parents have to go on a business trip.

What’s your favorite Hughes film?

Ferris Bueller? Pretty in Pink? Weird Science? Sixteen Candles? National Lampoon’s Vacation?

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