Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were discovered dead in their home in Brentwood, California, on Sunday, December 14. In the days since the grisly discovery was made, more details have emerged about the case, including how the couple’s daughter, Romy Reiner, was the first person at the scene and how their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and charged for their murders, People reports.
Tributes have poured in from celebrities, fans, and loved ones. The kind words about Reiner and his wife reveal how respected and loved they were.
Rob Reiner Celebrated by ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Deli Owner
Reiner was a tremendous talent in the entertainment industry, acting, directing, producing, and writing films. He leaves behind an incredible body of work, which has had an undeniable impact on the industry. But who he was and how he treated others are also remembered. While filming the 1989 romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally” at Katz’s Deli in New York City, Reiner met owner Jake Dell.
Dell reflected on Reiner after his passing and paid tribute with a touching Instagram post on December 16. He posted two throwback photos taken during filming, and another of a sign hanging inside the restaurant. It reads, ”Where Harry met Sally … hope you have what she had! Enjoy.”
In the caption, the deli celebrated Reiner. “Remembering the great Rob Reiner on this tragic day. Rob Reiner was a quintessential New Yorker and creative giant who brought Katz’s to millions of people by showing the magic of our store in his masterpiece ‘When Harry Met Sally,’” the caption reads. “Forever changing Katz’s history with that simple line: ‘I’ll have what she’s having!’ Our hearts go out to his family. Sending infinite love.”
Deli Staff Remember Rob Reiner
GettyDell gave an interview to People about the impact Reiner had not only on his business but also on his life. “Here we are nearly 40 years later, still talking about this movie and this one scene,” he shared. “Who would’ve thought that? How many movies, how many scenes in the history of cinema are remembered that many years later? So we’re grateful for that, for his ability to storytell.”
Dell reflected on the wonderful person that Reiner was, praising him for being “a great New York guy, fun, bubbly, charismatic, a real schmoozer.” He continued, “He would talk with any employee or any customer that wanted to talk to him. Big appetite, loved the food.” Reiner would return to eat at the restaurant several times after the film wrapped, with Dell saying, “We got to see him a lot over the years.”
