Hollywood tributes flow for filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele as son arrested for alleged murder
Tributes are flooding in from Hollywood following the alleged murders of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, with Barack Obama, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Elijah Wood a few of the many issuing their heartfelt condolences.
Tributes continue as the couple’s 32-year-old son Nick Reiner languishes in the lock-up of Los Angeles Police Department, arrested on suspicion of murder and held without bail until Monday in connection to the stabbing deaths of his parents.
Actors Jamie Lee Curtis shared a statement on behalf of herself and her husband, fellow actor Christopher Guest.
They said: “Christopher and I are numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner and our ONLY focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families and we will offer all support possible to help them.
“There will be plenty of time later to discuss the creative lives we shared and the great political and social impact they both had on the entertainment industry, early childhood development, the fight for gay marriage and their global care for a world in crisis. We have lost great friends. Please give us time to grieve.”
Monty Python star Eric Idle said: “Rob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour. I always enjoyed his company. I met him at his Dad’s in 1975. He was telling me about filming at Stonehenge and his thoughts for the future. This is so awful. I shall miss him. A clever, talented and very thoughtful man. So awful.”
Sir Elton John, who recently made an appearance in this year’s Spinal Tap sequel, said: “I am in disbelief at today’s news of Rob and Michele. They were two of the most beautiful people I’d ever met and they deserved better.”
British actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner’s iconic 1997 film The Princess Bride, said he had “no words”, alongside a photograph from the set of the 1997 movie on social media.
Acclaimed author Stephen King, whose work was brought to the silver screen by Reiner, wrote on X: “I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele. Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine).”
He added, referring to the film adaptations of Stand By Me and Misery: ”Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.”
Stand By Me actor Jerry O’Connell kept it simple with: “Love you, Rob.” He later added, talking to CBS about Reiner’s life and legacy, that the director was “like a father to me.”
Corey Feldman, who also starred in Stand By Me as Teddy Duchamp, added on X in all caps: “OMG THIS IS HORRIBLE NEWS! IM SO SORRY 4 ROB & HIS WIFE, & THEIR CHILDREN & THE WHOLE REINER FAMILY! ALL I CAN SAY IS IM SHOCKED & SADDENED, BUT I LOVE U ROB! U WILL B 4EVER MISSED!”
Former US president Barack Obama wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen. But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people—and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.”
America’s 46th president, Joe Biden and his wife Jill added: “Jill and I send our deepest condolences to everyone whose lives were touched by Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s extraordinary contributions. We take solace in knowing their work will live on for generations to come.”
The Clintons shared in the grief of the many left reeling in Tinsel Town. “Hillary and I are heartbroken by the tragic deaths of our friends Rob and Michele Reiner. They inspired and uplifted millions through their work in film and television. And they were good, generous people who made everyone who knew them better through their active citizenship in defense of inclusive democracy, setting an example for us all to follow. Hillary and I will always be grateful for their friendship, unfailing kindness, and support.” — In a statement.
Actor and director Ben Stiller, who recently earned acclaim for his direction on visionary hit TV series Severance, said: “What a huge loss. Rob Reiner was one of my favorite directors. He made some of the most formative movies for my generation.”
Iconic director Ron Howard shared memories of his own of Reiner. “Our careers and lives intersected often over the decades, from Rob writing the pilot script for Happy Days and then as we each shifted from acting careers into directing and producing,” Howard said. “He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague, and at all times a dedicated citizen. Rob will be missed on so many levels. My heart goes out to his family and his many close friends.”
Actor Elijah Wood, who starred in Reiner’s 1994 film North, wrote: “Horrified to hear of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michelle. So much love to their kids and family.”
Current US President Donald Trump offered some choice words of his own in the wake of the tragic deaths of the Reiners. Instead of condolences, Trump chose to launch a brutal political attack on the two victims by claiming their deaths were the result of opposition to Trump and his policies.
In Trump’s own words: “The anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME.”
Reiner, his wife Michele, and their son Nick – who is now in custody for alleged felony murder – had attended celebrity host Conan O’Brien’s party in Los Angeles on Saturday evening.
Authorities arrested Nick on Sunday afternoon and booked him for felony murder on Monday morning. They are now questioning Nick, who is being held on bail of USD$4 million (£2.9 million).
Rob Reiner, who followed in his father’s comedic footsteps to become one of the most influential filmmakers of his era, was 78 years old when he died.
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