Molly Ringwald Honors John Hughes

Actress Molly Ringwald arrives at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images)more pics » Molly Ringwald at the 2010 Oscars.
Sixteen Candles star Molly Ringwald took the stage at the 2010 Oscars to honor director John Hughes. John Hughes penned "Mr. Mom" , "National Lampoon's Vacation," and "Natonal Lampoon's European Vacation." He wrote and directed "16 Candles," "The Breakfast Club," and "Weird Science." 

John Hughes died of a heart attack on August 6, 2009, while in New York City visiting his family. He was 59 years old.

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