Hollywood is mourning the lack of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his spouse, Michele Singer Reiner.
The couple have been discovered lifeless inside their residence in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, December 14, with TMZ reporting that Rob, 78, and Michele “suffered lacerations per a knife.”
Rob and Michele’s family broke their silence late Sunday night time, confirming the deaths.
“It’s with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” a household spokesman mentioned in a press release to Selection. “We’re heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privateness throughout this unbelievably troublesome time.”
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Rob started his profession as an actor within the CBS sitcom All within the Household, incomes two Emmy awards for his function as Mike “Meathead” Stivic. He later grew to become an completed filmmaker, directing movies resembling This Is Spinal Faucet, When Harry Met Sally… and A Few Good Males.
For her half, Michele was an actress and producer, who collaborated along with her husband as a producer on a number of of his films, together with the not too long ago launched Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.
Tributes have poured in from the world over, together with from Kathy Bates, Ben Stiller, former U.S. President Barack Obama and extra.
Scroll all the way down to learn how Hollywood and different celebrities are remembering Rob and Michele:
Kathy Bates
Bates, who received an Oscar for her function in Reiner’s Distress, mentioned in a press release to NBC News that she was “completely devastated.”
“I cherished Rob. He was good and sort, a person who made movies of each style to problem himself as an artist,” she mentioned. “He additionally fought courageously for his political views. He modified the course of my life. Michelle was a gifted photographer. She shot my stunning images for the Distress marketing campaign. My coronary heart breaks for them each. My ideas are with their household.”
Cary Elwes
Elwes, who starred in Reiner’s The Princess Bride, shared a photograph from the movie’s set, that includes his and Reiner’s manufacturing chairs, through Instagram and wrote: “No phrases…”
Rob Reiner’s household has at all times been synonymous with showbiz. The Princess Bride director and his spouse, Michele Singer Reiner, have been discovered lifeless of their Brentwood, Los Angeles, residence on Sunday, December 14. Rob leaves behind 4 youngsters. Rob, who was 78, received two Emmy Awards for his function as Mike “Meathead” Stivic within the basic […]
Ben Stiller
“What an enormous loss,” Stiller wrote on X. “Rob Reiner was considered one of my favourite administrators. He made a few of the most formative films for my era. He got here out [from] behind an enormous comedic shadow of the nice Carl Reiner and being a TV actor to being an excellent director who made an unimaginable run of flicks. Spinal Faucet is likely one of the finest comedies ever made — and the listing goes on. He was a form caring one that was actually, actually humorous.”
“I didn’t know him nicely however was at all times a fan and I really feel an actual unhappiness for many who did, and his household,” the actor added.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Visitor
“Christopher and I are numb and unhappy and shocked concerning the violent, tragic deaths of our expensive buddies Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner and our ONLY focus and care proper now’s for his or her youngsters and fast households and we’ll provide all assist attainable to assist them,” the couple mentioned in a press release to Variety.
“There can be loads of time later to debate the artistic lives we shared and the nice political and social affect they each had on the leisure trade, early childhood growth, the struggle for homosexual marriage and their world take care of a world in disaster. We now have misplaced nice buddies. Please give us time to grieve,” the married stars added.
Stephen King
“I’m horrified and saddened by the dying of Rob Reiner and Michele. Great pal, political ally, and good filmmaker (together with 2 of mine). Relaxation in peace, Rob. You at all times stood by me,” the writer wrote through X, referring to Reiner’s variations of his books Stand by Me and Distress.
Jerry O’Connell
“Love you, Rob. Sincerely,” the actor wrote alongside a photograph of himself and Rob on the set of 1986’s Stand by Me, which he shared through X.
Throughout an appearance on CBS Mornings, O’Connell mirrored on working with Rob, who he mentioned was “like a father” to him. “All the pieces I’ve is due to Rob Reiner. … It’s only a unhappy, stunning day,” he added.
Norman Lear Household
“The Lear Household is devastated by the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner,” the late television icon’s household mentioned in a press release to Deadline. “Norman usually referred to Rob as a son, and their shut relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world. Norman would have needed to remind us that Rob and Michele spent each breath making an attempt to make this nation a greater place, and so they pursued that by their artwork, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for household and buddies. Lyn Lear had remained very shut with them and mentioned, ‘The world is unmistakably darker tonight, and we’re left bereft.’”
Lear created All within the Household, which gave Reiner his Hollywood breakout function.
Barack Obama
“Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved spouse, Michele,” the previous U.S. president wrote on X. “Rob’s achievements in movie and tv gave us a few of our most cherished tales on display. However beneath all the tales he produced was a deep perception within the goodness of individuals—and a lifelong dedication to placing that perception into motion. Collectively, he and his spouse lived lives outlined by goal. They are going to be remembered for the values they championed and the numerous folks they impressed. We ship our deepest condolences to all who cherished them.”
Gavin Newsom
The California governor wrote through X, “Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic lack of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.”
“Rob was the big-hearted genius behind so lots of the basic tales we love, with initiatives as wide-ranging as The Princess Bride to A Few Good Males. His boundless empathy made his tales timeless, instructing generations how one can see goodness and righteousness in others — and inspiring us to dream larger,” the politician continued.
Newsom added, “That empathy prolonged nicely past his movies. Rob was a passionate advocate for youngsters and for civil rights — from taking over Huge Tobacco, preventing for marriage equality, to serving as a strong voice in early training. He made California a greater place by his good works.”
“Rob can be remembered for his outstanding filmography and for his extraordinary contribution to humanity,” he concluded.
Sean Astin
“Rob Reiner is likely one of the most important figures within the historical past of movie and tv. The affect he made on American tradition merely can’t be overstated,” the SAG-AFTRA president mentioned in a statement issued by the union. “Tributes will pour in and the impossibly lengthy listing of style defining movies and indelible performances will play in our minds and hearts. Rob Reiner was a member of our union for practically 60 years. We ship love and heat to Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s households, buddies and colleagues. Our leisure neighborhood and audiences world wide will mourn deeply. On a private word, so a lot of Mr. Reiner’s movies and performances made me assume, made me emotional and particularly they made me giggle actually arduous. That’s how I’ll bear in mind him.”
Paul Feig
“Considered one of my most cherished photos. Rob was my true hero,” the Housemaid director wrote on X, sharing an image of him and Reiner. “A real visionary titan and a beautiful pretty individual. One by no means is aware of if it’s correct to publish throughout one thing as tragic as this. However I simply need the world to know what so many people know within the trade. Rob was one of the best. 💔”
John Cusack
“Shocked by the dying of Rob Reiner – an excellent man,” Cusack wrote in an X publish.
Elijah Wooden
“Horrified to listen to of the passing of Rob Reiner and his great spouse Michelle. A lot like to their youngsters and household,” the Lord of the Rings star wrote through X.
Dane Cook dinner
“Rob Reiner’s affect on tv and cinema is immeasurable,” the comic mentioned in an X publish. “Brokenhearted to listen to the information immediately of his dying, and the dying of his spouse Michele.”
Eric Idle
“Rob Reiner was a beautiful man,” the comic mentioned in an X publish. “I spoke to him final night time for over an hour. I at all times loved his firm. I met him at his Dad’s in 1975. He was telling me about [filming] at Stonehenge and his ideas for the long run. That is so terrible. I shall miss him. A intelligent, gifted and really considerate man.So terrible.”
Elizabeth Banks
“Rob Reiner was a genius story teller. A grasp. RIP,” Banks wrote in an Instagram Story.
Paul Walter Hauser
“Grieving the lack of my favourite director of all-time,” Hauser wrote in an emotional Instagram publish. “A Few Good Males is THE purpose I grew to become an actor, and Rob’s filmography behind the digicam is THE purpose I needed to direct and nonetheless do.”
He continued, “I met Rob Reiner on a Sunday at UCB theatre in Los Angeles on Franklin in 2010. I bought very nervous realizing he and his spouse and daughter have been sitting behind me. I raised my hand to volunteer for a sketch with the present ASSCAT and in some way ended up [lip] synching the music ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ by The Verve utilizing my stomach as an alternative of my mouth. It was past absurd however I couldn’t assist considering, ‘Decide to this. Rob Reiner is watching.’”
“On the intermission, we spoke for perhaps 5-10 minutes about how I had simply moved to LA from Michigan. He spoke of how he loved filming in Michigan, and he was variety sufficient to regale me with tales of he and his spouse co-writing the marital drama The Story of Us with Alan Zweibel and HIS spouse, and the way it was such an fascinating train. He instructed me how he needed to make use of anamorphic lenses to make the courtroom really feel extra epic in scope on A Few Good Men,” Hauser continued.
“The man simply handled me with the friendliness and intimate particulars that few folks of his stature would hassle recounting to a complete stranger. And he mentioned, ‘That factor you probably did, together with your stomach. That was humorous,’” the actor added.
“I hate that Rob and his spouse are gone from this world, however they certain as hell impacted me and numerous others whereas right here,” he shared.
Hauser concluded, “Sick to my abdomen. Headed again to set. Holding him shut as I do the gig that he impressed me to do.”
Josh Gad
“He was one of many biggest administrators of our time. He was a pal. He was merely a phenomenal individual,” the Frozen actor shared through Instagram. “Rob Reiner and his spouse Michelle have been two of probably the most variety and caring souls you might ever think about. He cared a lot for many who had no voices. This loss is devastating. I can’t categorical how a lot this hurts. Love you Rob and Michelle. Thanks for all you gave us. 💔”
Virginia Madsen
“Rattling this terrible information out of Brentwood. God be with those that love them. Thanks Rob for giving us a lot pleasure to carry on to. Life and expertise at all times turned as much as 11,” Madsen shared in an Instagram publish.
Billy Baldwin
“A towering determine in our trade,” Baldwin commented on Cary Elwes’ tribute to Reiner. “And in addition a towering determine in your life, Cary. Sending love, mild, energy and therapeutic prayers to you and all those that cherished him throughout this unspeakably tragic time. Love you my pal. ❤️🩹”
Roseanne Barr
‘I’m completely shocked and horrified to listen to about Rob Reiner and his spouse Michele,” the comic shared in an X publish. “This can be a travesty. Praying for swift justice. Sympathies to their household and youngsters. I’m puzzled.”
Ron Howard
“#RIPRobReiner Our careers and lives intersected usually over the many years from Rob writing the pilot script for Pleased Days after which as we every shifted from performing careers into directing and producing,” the director shared through X. “He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague and always a devoted citizen. Rob can be missed on so many ranges. My coronary heart goes out to his household and his many shut buddies.”
Mira Sorvino
“I’m in absolute shock. Rob Reiner was a legend & a form, good man, an exquisite actor to work reverse on Hollywood, an iconic director,” Sorvino wrote in an X publish. “His spouse Michele was a beautiful beneficiant person- I want I had been in a position to get to know her higher. The world has misplaced 2 great people. He was so humorous & clever – we had a good time taking pictures what might have been awkward scenes however his wit & heat made all that go away. Speaking w/him on & off the set was a pleasure. This doesn’t appear attainable. My deepest sorrow and condolences & prayers exit to their household.”
Cheryl Hines
“The lack of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner is devastating,” Hines wrote alongside an image of her with Rob and Michele through Instagram. “I met them 31 years in the past after I started working for them as an assistant and immediately cherished their generosity, humor, and unwavering inspiration. Their legacy lives on within the numerous lives they touched and the numerous methods they made the world brighter. That is the snapshot that stays with me.”
Michelle Pfeiffer
“Past horrific. My ideas and prayers to Michelle and Rob’s household and all those that cherished them. I’m so sorry. 💔,” the actress wrote through Instagram alongside a black-and-white picture of the couple.
Jane Fonda is sharing perception into Rob Reiner and spouse Michele Singer Reiner’s moods the night time earlier than their stunning deaths. “Rob and Michele Reiner have been great, caring, good, humorous, beneficiant folks, at all times arising with concepts for how one can make the world higher, kinder,” Fonda, 87, wrote through Instagram on Monday, December 15. Fonda was […]
Maria Shriver
“I cherished Michele and Rob Reiner. They have been amongst my closest buddies. We raised our children collectively, from mommy and me on up. We laughed collectively, we cried collectively, we performed collectively, we dreamed collectively. We had dinner this previous week, and so they have been in one of the best place within the their lives: loving each other, loving their buddies, their household, their nation. They by no means gave up on our nation. They needed to make it higher. They at all times, at all times needed to make our world higher, and so they have been prepared to struggle to make it the nation they cherished,” Shriver wrote via X, praising Rob and Michele as two individuals who “by no means stopped making an attempt to be actually good dad and mom.”
Shriver added that she felt “devastated, gutted, shocked, shocked, and so deeply saddened” by the information, writing, “I’ll miss you, Michele. I’ll miss you, Rob. I like you each. Thanks in your friendship. God bless you each. Life is not going to be the identical with out you right here, that’s for certain. ♥️.”
Sophia Bush
The actress posted a prolonged tribute via X. “Rob Reiner was an virtually indescribably great man. Type, jovial, considerate, and beneficiant. He formed our trade after all, and extra so the world round us, making movies that centered empathy and humor. He made us extra daring, prepared to take dangers for love. He used his large viewers and information of how one can inform tales to defend democracy, and stand for his neighbors, each close to and much. And even when the cameras have been off, he confirmed up,” she wrote. “He was usually first to say sure to the organizing work, exhibiting up on zoom after zoom, in assist of organizations making the world a greater place. He supplied his skills and items. He mentioned YES in service of others. Within the years I’ve been fortunate sufficient to know him in these devoted areas, he has influenced and impressed me, for good. I’m totally heartbroken at his and Michele’s deaths, and I’m holding his family members in my coronary heart immediately.”
Tracy Reiner
“I got here from the best household ever,” the actress, who was adopted by Rob throughout his marriage to the late Penny Marshall, instructed NBC Information. “I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”
Invoice and Hillary Clinton
“Hillary and I are heartbroken by the tragic deaths of our buddies Rob and Michele Reiner,” learn a press release from the couple shared through social media. “They impressed and uplifted hundreds of thousands by their work in movie and tv. And so they have been good, beneficiant individuals who made everybody who knew them higher by their energetic citizenship in protection of inclusive democracy, setting an instance for us all to comply with. Hillary and I’ll at all times be pleased about their friendship, unfailing kindness, and assist.”
Kevin Nealon
“Rob Reiner. The humor is wise and the center is actual. His movies have been a part of the air for us. Grateful for what he made, and for what he and his spouse gave the world,” the Saturday Night time Reside alum tweeted.
Jane Fonda
“Rob and Michele Reiner have been great, caring, good, humorous, beneficiant folks, at all times arising with concepts for how one can make the world higher, kinder,” Fonda captioned an Instagram post on December 15. “They’d been serving to me launch the Committee for the First Modification. I noticed them night time earlier than final trying wholesome and completely happy. I’m reeling with grief. Shocked.”
Demi Moore
Demi Moore paid tribute to Rob and Michele who have been shut household buddies.
“There aren’t any phrases to really categorical the unfathomable devastation of shedding Rob and Michelle Reiner. Our children grew up collectively, we labored collectively, and as our lives intertwined personally and professionally I’ll at all times cherish the moments and reminiscences of what we shared,” she wrote through Instagram. “They have been wonderful folks and great dad and mom who gave of themselves to make the world a greater place. My coronary heart, ideas, and prayers are with their household, buddies, and all which can be affected by this tragedy.”
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney honored Rob and Michele in a heartfelt message reflecting on the time he and Rob labored collectively on Spinal Faucet 2.
“What a tragedy the dying of Rob Reiner and his spouse, Michele, is. It’s so stunning in some ways however for me particularly so, as a result of during the last yr I had been working with him,” the musician wrote through Instagram alongside a photograph of him and Reiner on set. “He directed me in Spinal Faucet II: The Finish Continues. He was such an upbeat, lovable man.”
McCartney continued, “Life will be so unfair and this tragedy proves it. His father, Carl Reiner, was an excellent humourist earlier than him and Rob adopted in his dad’s footsteps doing a terrific job making many nice movies. I’ll at all times have fond reminiscences of Rob and the concept he and his spouse will not be on this planet with us is heartbreaking. “Thanks for all of the humour, Rob. Relaxation in Peace. Love Paul.”
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson, who labored with Rob on 2003’s Alex & Emma, shared a tribute to the late director and his spouse through Instagram.
“The lack of Rob and Michele is totally devastating. They weren’t solely vital to our shut neighborhood however Rob touched so many hundreds of thousands globally together with his artwork,” Hudson wrote alongside a photograph of Rob and Michele and a throwback to filming Alex & Emma. “Rob was one of many greats. Inspiring so many people together with his potential to craft movies which can be humorous, highly effective, inspirational. He knew no style, solely nice storytelling. He was loving and sort.”
She continued, “I really feel so fortunate to have labored with him, know him, laughed with him and shared moments with him and Michele. Ones I’ll always remember. This tragedy continues to be being processed by our neighborhood and our unhappiness is immense. My like to his household and all buddies. They have been so cherished and can be so missed. It’s with a profound heavy coronary heart now we have to say goodbye to 2 great folks.”
Jerry Seinfeld
“Subsequent to Larry David and George Shapiro, Rob Reiner had the most important affect on my profession,” Jerry Seinfeld wrote through Instagram alongside a photograph of himself with Rob, noting that his ’90s hit sitcom, Seinfeld, “by no means” would have occurred with out the legendary director. “He noticed one thing nobody else might. When no person on the community preferred the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation. That I used to be working with Carl Reiner’s son, who occurred to be one of many kindest folks in present enterprise, appeared unreal.”
Seinfeld famous he was “naive” to “how a lot” Rob’s “ardour” for the present really “meant.” He additionally paid tribute to Michele, writing, “Rob and Michele married proper as our present was beginning and so they grew to become an imprint for me of the way it’s imagined to work, each broadening the opposite. Their dying, collectively, is impossibly unhappy.”
Seth Meyers
On the Monday, December 15, episode of Late Night time, Meyers said that Rob and Michele have been “pleasant folks to be in a room with.”
“He was an individual who was so full of affection. So was Michele. You can inform how a lot they cherished one another,” Meyers added.
Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Present host mentioned on his program that Rob was “one of many smartest and funniest folks I’ve ever met.”
“What an amazing loss. He leaves behind such a legacy,” Fallon shared. “Thanks for all the nice work on and off display and persevering with to be an inspiration to me and hundreds of thousands of individuals world wide. In the long run, I’m going to recollect all the laughs that you simply’ve given us.”
Mandy Patinkin
The Princess Bride actor mentioned in a press release to Entertainment Weekly, “How will we course of this unthinkable tragedy? Loss after loss after loss. What is occurring to our world? What is occurring to our human race?”
“I can’t breathe, however I’m respiration. I’m howling on the gods each second, then I discuss to a pal or myself and cool down and I notice the gods are to not blame, the tsunami of tragedy is the duty of human beings,” he added.
Kevin Bacon
“Rob Reiner gave me a job in A Few Good Males someday within the ’90s, and I used to be over the moon to get that job. Folks might or might not know however This Is Spinal Faucet is my all-time favourite film. When he known as me, I used to be simply so thrilled. However the making of that film was probably the greatest experiences I ever had on a set, he was so enjoyable,” Bacon mentioned in an Instagram video, per Deadline.
“I’m sending like to all people that knew him as a result of I do know that everybody is hurting immediately,” he added.
Kiefer Sutherland
The A Few Good Males and Stand by Me actor shared through Instagram, “Like so many my coronary heart was damaged after I heard the information about Rob Reiner and his great spouse, Michele. Rob was one of many kindest gentleman I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. After I was very younger he gave me a chance that modified my life, and I’ll without end be grateful.”
Billy Crystal, Larry David, Martin Quick and Associates
A joint assertion was released by Billy Crystal, spouse Janice Crystal, Albert and Kimberly Brooks, Martin Quick, Alan and Robin Zweibel, Larry David and Ashley Underwood, Marc Shaiman and Lou Mirabal, Barry and Diana Levinson and Ambassador James Costos and Michael Smith two days after Rob and Michele’s dying.
It learn in full: “Going to the films in a darkish theater stuffed with strangers having a standard expertise, laughing, crying, screaming in concern, or watching an intense drama unfold continues to be an unforgettable thrill. Inform us a narrative audiences demand of us. Absorbing all he had realized from his father Carl [Reiner] and his mentor Norman Lear, Rob Reiner not solely was an excellent comedian actor, he grew to become a grasp story teller. There isn’t any different director who has his vary. From comedy to drama to ‘mockumentary’ to documentary he was at all times on the high of his recreation. He charmed audiences. They trusted him. They lined as much as see his movies.
“His comedic contact was past examine, his love of getting the music of the dialogue excellent, and his sharpening of the sting of a drama was merely elegant. For the actors, he cherished them. For the writers he made them higher. His biggest reward was freedom. Should you had an thought, he listened, he introduced you into the method. They at all times felt they have been working as a staff. To be in his arms as a movie maker was a privilege however that’s solely a part of his legacy.
“Rob was additionally a passionate, courageous citizen, who not solely cared for this nation he cherished, he did all the things he might to make it higher and together with his loving spouse, Michele [Singer Reiner], he had the proper companion. Sturdy and decided, Michele and Rob Reiner devoted quite a lot of their lives for the betterment of our fellow residents… They have been a particular drive together-dynamic, unselfish and galvanizing. We have been their buddies, and we’ll miss them without end.
“There’s a line from considered one of Rob’s favourite movies It’s a Great Life, ‘Every man’s life touches so many different lives, and when he isn’t round, he leaves an terrible gap, doesn’t he?’ You don’t have any thought.”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
“My husband Brad and I had the nice honor and pleasure of working with Rob and Michele Reiner usually and fortunately in films and tv the place their affect as actor, director, and producer can be eternal,” the Seinfeld star wrote through Instagram. “Much more deeply felt was their excellent instance of how one can be an activist and a strong voice for the surroundings, for justice, and for democracy. They have been nice American patriots, and so they have been a lot enjoyable. We ship our condolences and like to the Reiner household.”
