Cary Elwes took to Instagram on March 6, sharing an emotional message on Instagram in honor of Rob Reiner’s birthday, with this being the first one since his passing.
“Today would have been your 79th birthday. Still hard to believe you’re gone. Missing you so much #robreiner ⚔️💔,” Elwes captioned the post.
Elwes worked closely with Reiner on the hit movie “The Princess Bride,” in which Elwes portrayed Westley. When news of his passing first broke, Elwes took some time before sharing his first tribute post on Instagram, posting behind-the-scenes footage while filming the hit movie. In the caption, he detailed his relationship with Reiner, having met the director when he was 24 years old.
“And from that very first meeting I fell in love with him,” Elwes wrote. “I was already a fan of his work, so meeting him in person was a dream come true. As we began spending more time together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life.”
Rob and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their home on Dec. 14, having passed away from “multiple sharp force injuries.” Shortly after their death, the couple’s son, Nick, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder. On February 23, Nick appeared in court, where his lawyer entered a plea of not guilty.
Fans Pay Tribute To Rob Reiner, Wishing Him A Happy Birthday
Under Elwes’ post, many comments were left in honor of the beloved filmmaker.
“I’m so sorry for your loss Cary. We are all sad 😢. But he brought us so much joy,” one person wrote.
“Happy heavenly birthday Rob! Thanks for changing my childhood,” another person shared.
“I’m so sorry for your loss Cary. I knew how much you loved him. 😢,” someone commented.
Rob Reiner Tribute Set For The Oscars
GettyAt the 2026 Oscars, the In Memoriam segment will feature a special tribute to Reiner and it will be led by two people who worked very closely with him.
Variety reports that “When Harry Met Sally” co-stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are set to reunite for this special moment.
“Details now include Crystal talking about the late filmmaker and actor during the In Memoriam segment. Ryan will be on the stage at the same time along with other stars of Reiner’s films,” the outlet states.
