Hollywood is mourning the loss of an industry legend, and among the celebrity tributes for Rob Reiner is one from Jamie Lee Curtis. The actress and her husband, Christopher Guest, who worked with Reiner on the films “This is Spinal Tap” and “The Princess Bride,” have shared their heartache in a statement.
Jamie Lee Curtis Pays Her Respects
GettyIn a joint statement to Variety, Curtis and Guest shared their shock and sadness over the passing of Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. “Christopher and I are numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner, and our ONLY focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families, and we will offer all support possible to help them,” the statement reads.
They continued, “There will be plenty of time later to discuss the creative lives we shared and the great political and social impact they both had on the entertainment industry, early childhood development, the fight for gay marriage, and their global care for a world in crisis. We have lost great friends. Please give us time to grieve.”
The emotion in their words is felt by many. Fans have mourned the couple, and celebrities have shared their experiences of working with Reiner, including “Friends” actress Aisha Tyler and Jerry O’Connell, who worked with Reiner on the 1986 film “Stand By Me” when he was a child. Social media is filled wih tributes.
Reiner was exceptionally talented, but he is also praised for being a wonderful person.
What Happened to Rob Reiner & Michele Singer?
GettyThe news of Reiner and Singer’s passing was announced on Sunday, December 14. The couple was found dead in their Brentwood, California home, and was discovered by their daughter, Romy Reiner. The filmmaker was 78, and his wife of almost four decades was 68.
The couple leaves behind three children; their eldest son, Jack Reiner, was born in 1991. Nick Reiner is their second child, born in 1993. Family sources report he was involved in the killing of his parents, People reports. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding their death is underway. Romy is their youngest, born in 1997.
Rob also leaves behind a daughter, Tracy Reiner, whom he adopted during his marriage to her mother, Penny Marshall. Reiner and Marshall were married for ten years from 1971.
This is sick. You raise your kids to the best of your ability, giving them everything you can. No matter who you are. As they mature, they think they have the right to destroy in any way they can. Everything becomes your fault. There is no handbook, but dear God, no one deserves to die because they’re your parent. All hearts are heavy today.
I grew up knowing the name and accomplishments of Carl Reiner and then of Rob Reiner. It shocks me more each day that lives can be taken so heinously by a son who could have had everything. The Reiners’ from reading about them, were loved and warm, caring, philanthropic and beautiful. Rob Reiners accomplishments brought joy to so many throughout the world. He and his wife will surely be missed. May they live on in the minds of their family and friends. May their smiles and laughter never be diminished by their demise. RIP Mr and Mrs Rob Reiner. And…long lives to all family and friends alike.