Colleagues, associates, followers throughout Hollywood have been aghast tonight over the sudden demise of Rob Reiner and his spouse Michelle Reiner, who have been discovered of their Brentwood, CA house earlier at this time.
Among the many alums of Reiner’s canon who shared their sympathies have been Elijah Wooden, who starred in Reiner’s 1994 household film North was “horrified” whereas Virgina Madsen who starred within the filmmaker’s 1996 drama Ghosts of Mississippi posted, “Thanks Rob for giving us a lot pleasure to carry on to. Life and expertise all the time turned as much as 11. z”
John Cusack, who starred in Reiner’s The Certain Factor, posted: “Shocked by the demise of Rob Reiner – an awesome man.”
The Norman Lear Household issued the next: “The Lear Household is devastated by the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. 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 attempting to make this nation a greater place, they usually pursued that by means of their artwork, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for household and associates. Lyn Lear had remained very shut with them and mentioned, “The world is unmistakably darker tonight, and we’re left bereft.”
Additionally sharing their condolences have been a lot of Reiner’s Democrat colleagues. Congresswoman and former Speaker of the Home, Nancy Pelosi wrote, “Personally, Rob cared deeply about individuals and demonstrated that in his civic actions — whether or not by supporting the First 5 initiative or preventing towards Prop 8 in California. Civically, he was a champion for the First Modification and the inventive rights of artists. And professionally, he was an iconic determine in movie who made us chuckle, cry and assume with the films he created.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass emphasised that Reiner’s demise is “a devastating loss for our metropolis and our nation.”
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Companion Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the next assertion:
“Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic lack of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
“Rob was the big-hearted genius behind so most 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.
“That empathy prolonged nicely past his movies. Rob was a passionate advocate for kids and for civil rights — from taking up Massive Tobacco to preventing for marriage equality to serving as a robust voice in early schooling. He made California a greater place by means of his good works.
“Rob shall be remembered for his exceptional filmography and for his extraordinary contribution to humanity.”
Bridesmaid and Housemaid filmmaker Paul Feig shared, “Rob was my true hero. A real visionary titan and a beautiful pretty particular person. 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 the most effective.”
Josh Gad, who stars within the upcoming Josh Greenbaum-directed Spaceballs 2, mentioned that Reiner “cared a lot for many who had no voices. This loss is devastating.”
Primetime Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser expressed, “A Few Good Males is THE cause I grew to become an actor, and Rob’s filmography behind the digital camera is THE cause I needed to direct and nonetheless do” and the way he first met Reiner at UCB Los Angeles Theatre on Franklin Ave in 2010. Performing in an ASSCAT improv present in entrance of the A Few Good Males director, Hauser advised himself, “Decide to this. Rob Reiner is watching”.
Black Cellphone franchise author and producer C. Robert Cargill wrote, “Legend isn’t a sufficiently big phrase.”
