The world is mourning the loss of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. The news of their death was announced on Sunday, December 14, when it was reported that the couple had been found dead in their Brentwood, California home, People reports. It was their daughter, Romy Reiner, who found them.
Reiner was 78, and Singer was 68.
Jerry O’Connell Pays Tribute to Rob Reiner
Since the news of Reiner’s death broke, social media has been flooded with tributes. The director is responsible for some of the most-loved films, including “Spinal Tap,” “Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally,” and “A Few Good Men,” and he had a tremendous impact on the entertainment industry. Among those who have honored him is Jerry O’Connell.
O’Connell posted a throwback photo of himself and Reiner on Instagram. His arm is around Reiner, and they are smiling into the camera. In the caption, he shared his thoughts. “Love you, Rob. Sincerely,” O’Connell wrote. The photo appears to have been taken on the set of the 1986 film, “Stand By Me.” Reiner directed the film, and O’Connell played Vern Tessio.
Fans have shown their support for O’Connell in the comments. “I can’t believe this is actually happening. I was having a Reiner movie week and then this happened,” a comment reads. “I’m so sorry for your loss. This is such terrible news,” another fan shared.
Other reactions include, “May you cherish the memories. My favourite movie that means so much to me,” “One of the best men I’ve ever worked with, and one of the very best men ever,” and “I’m so sorry, Jerry. What an unbelievably tragic loss.”
Remembering Rob Reiner & His Wife Michele Singer
GettyThe sudden, unexpected loss of Reiner and Singer has been made even more painful by the circumstances surrounding their passing. The Los Angeles Fire Department received a call at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, People reports. When the first responders arrived on the scene, they found a man and a woman dead. They have since been identified as Reiner and Singer. Sources report that it was their son, Nick Reiner, who killed the couple, People reports.
A homicide investigation is underway.
The couple were married since 1989 and shared three children. Their oldest son is Jake Reiner, who was born in 1991. Their second-born is Nick, born in 1993, and their heir, daughter Romy, born in 1997. Rob is also the father of actress Tracy Reiner, whom he shares with his first wife, Penny Marshall.
