Hollywood is mourning the loss of two legendary actors following the passing of Anthony Geary and Rob Reiner.
Reiner tragically passed away on December 14, when he and his wife were found dead in their Brentwood, California, home. The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested their son Nick Reiner on murder chargers.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” the Reiner family said in a statement to Variety. “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
As for Geary, TV Insider reports that the “General Hospital” star also passed away December 14 due to complications from an operation he had three days prior.
“It was a shock for me and our families and our friends,” Geary’s husband, Claudio Gama told the outlet in a statement. “For more than 30 years, Tony has been my friend, my companion, my husband.”
Anthony Geary & Rob Reiner Appeared in ‘All in the Family’ Together
Reiner starred in the beloved sitcom “All in the Family” as Mike — a.k.a. Meathead. And it turns out he shared the screen briefly with Geary for one episode.
In 1971, Geary appeared on an episode of “All in the Family,” portraying Roger, who was a friend of Reiner’s character, Meathead.
John Stamos Pays Tribute to Anthony Geary & Rob Reiner
John Stamos posted a long and emotional message on Instagram on Monday, December 15, just one day after the passing of the two legendary actors.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and former costar, Tony Geary,” he wrote. “Coming on the heels of the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, whom I admired immensely — this feels like a heartbreaking moment for so many of us who grew up watching and learning from these giants of our craft.
“I was only 19 years old on my first job, General Hospital, and Tony could not have been kinder or more welcoming,” he continued. “At that age, everything feels big. He made it feel safe.I was mesmerized by his acting. I would stay after my scenes were finished just to watch him work — not because I had to, but because I wanted to learn. Watching Tony was like watching someone rewrite the rules in real time.”
“He changed the face of daytime television. And in very real ways, he changed my life,” Stamos added. “What always stood out to me was how real he was. He never fell into the traps or tricks that can happen when you’re doing the volume needed for an hour show every day. He attacked every character and every script with honesty, intelligence, and fearlessness. There was no autopilot with Tony — ever.He was truly one of a kind.
“When he showed up for me when I got a star on the Walk of Fame, it meant the world to me. That was Tony. He showed up — quietly and generously,” Stamos said. “I wrote about him in my book because he is part of my foundation as an actor. He will always be part of my work. The way he committed, the way he listened, the way he elevated everyone around him — I carry that with me still.
“Thank you, Tony, for your brilliance, your kindness, and for setting the bar so impossibly high,” he concluded. “You really stood out. Rest easy, my friend.”
