Rob Reiner was a beloved director, producer, and actor who worked with some of the greatest. He had a close relationship with Monty Python legend Eric Idle, who now mourns his friend. Speaking with the deadline, Idle reveals he talked to Reiner on Saturday, the night before Rob and his wife Michele were found dead, detailing their final conversation.
Director, producer, and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home on Sunday. Police are still in the early stages of what has happened, but authorities are investigating the incident as an apparent homicide.
The beloved filmmaker rose to fame as Meatball in the 1970s sitcom All In The Family and went on to direct classics such as When Harry Met Sally and the 1992 Academy Award-nominated film A Few Good Men.
Through his many films, he’s worked with some of the greatest, and now, condolences and tributes are pouring in from his colleagues, friends, and fans.
Actor John Cusack, who starred in Reiner’s film The Sure Thing, wrote on X, “Shocked by the death of Rob Reiner – a great man.”
Elijah Wood, best known for playing Frodo in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, starred in Rob’s 1994 family film North. He wrote, “Horrified to hear of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michele. So much love to their kids and family.”
Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead – tributes pour in
Reiner, the son of Carl Reiner, worked with producer and writer Norman Lear on All in the Family. Rob had previously branded Norman his “second father.”
After Rob Reiner’s death, the Norman Lear Family issued a statement, saying they are “devastated” by the death of the director and his wife, Michele. “Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world. Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends.”
Rob Reiner was deeply engaged in politics for decades. He’s now receiving tributes from several politicians, including former President Barack Obama.
Writing on X, he said, “Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele. 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. Together, he and his wife lived lives defined by purpose. They will be remembered for the values they championed and the countless people they inspired. We send our deepest condolences to all who loved them.”
Friend Eric Idle details final conversation with Rob Reiner night before director was found dead
Monty Python actor and creator Eric Idle first met Rob in 1975 at Carl Reiner’s home. Since then, he and Rob have stayed great friends.
At the time of his death, Eric and Rob were working on a reboot of the comedy show Fawlty Towers with John Cleese. Reiner and his wife were producing it.
On X, Idle revealed he spoke with him on Saturday, the night before Rob and his wife were found dead.
Calling Rob a “lovely man,” Eric Idle wrote, “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 fiming 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.“
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