Rob Reiner has died
a day ago
- #Hollywood
- #Film-Director
- #Tragedy
- Rob Reiner, renowned director of classics like 'This Is Spinal Tap' and 'When Harry Met Sally', and his wife Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood home at ages 78 and 70, respectively.
- Law enforcement sources reported the couple suffered lacerations consistent with a knife, with no signs of forced entry. Their son Nick is suspected in the incident.
- Rob Reiner had a prolific career directing over 20 films, including 'Stand by Me', 'Misery', and 'A Few Good Men', and co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment.
- Reiner was a versatile director, seamlessly moving between genres like comedy, drama, and horror, and was known for elevating scripts by top writers like Aaron Sorkin and Stephen King.
- He played a significant role in television history, both as an actor in 'All in the Family' and as an executive producer for 'Seinfeld', which he fought to keep on air.
- Reiner was also a political activist, advocating for social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and opposing Donald Trump, often using his platform to influence change.
- His personal life included marriages to Penny Marshall and Michele Singer, with whom he had three children, and a deep connection to his father, comedy legend Carl Reiner.