Tributes pour in for When Harry Met Sally director Rob Reiner after he and wife found dead at LA home
Authorities are investigating an “apparent homicide” at Reiner’s home.
Hollywood actors have paid tribute after the death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and said they feel “devastated”.
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Authorities are investigating an “apparent homicide” at Reiner’s home in Los Angeles after police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the property on Sunday, it has been reported.
Reiner, 78, was a prolific Hollywood director and created some of the most well-known movies of the 1980s and 1990s, including thriller A Few Good Men in 1992 and romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally in 1989.
US actor James Woods said he and Reiner had been friends since they made 1996 thriller Ghosts Of Mississippi together.
In an online post, he said: “The studio didn’t think I was old enough to do the part, but Rob fought for me.
“Political differences never stood in the way of our love and respect for each other. I am devastated by this terrible event.”
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Christopher Guest, who is married to Hollywood actor Jamie Lee Curtis and starred in two of Reiner's hit movies, This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, spoke of the couple's shock.
“We 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,” he said on Monday.
“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,” the couple wrote. “We have lost great friends.
"Please give us time to grieve.”
Director Paul Feig took to X to add his tribute to the Hollywood icon: “Rob is one of my heroes. I had the honor of calling him a friend. I pray this isn’t what it sounds like it is. I just saw [him] and Michele two nights ago.”
Elsewhere, Frozen actor Josh Gad described Reiner as “one of the greatest directors of our time” in a post on Instagram.
He said: “He was simply a beautiful person. Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were two of the most kind and caring souls you could ever imagine.
“He cared so much for those who had no voices. This loss is devastating. I cannot express how much this hurts. Love you Rob and Michelle. Thank you for all you gave us.”
Meanwhile, actor Elijah Wood, who starred in Reiner’s 1994 release North, added: “Horrified to hear of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michelle. So much love to their kids and family.”
Reports say authorities have not yet confirmed the identities of the people found dead.
US publication Variety said a family spokesman for Reiner confirmed “the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner” to them, in a statement that added: “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”