In the wake of the tragic deaths of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, an extraordinary group of Hollywood luminaries has come forward with a deeply felt tribute celebrating their lives, legacies, and personal impact.
Reiner, 78, and Michele, 70, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on December 14, 2025. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested later that day and charged with two counts of first‑degree murder, with prosecutors adding special allegations related to the use of a knife in the double homicide.
Among those leading the public remembrance are longtime friends and collaborators such as Billy Crystal, Larry David, Albert Brooks, Martin Short, Barry Levinson, and others. In a joint statement released to the press, they honored both Reiner’s artistic brilliance and Michele’s compassionate spirit, painting a portrait of a couple whose influence extended far beyond cinema.
The tribute underscored Reiner’s exceptional talents as a storyteller with a rare versatility, able to move audiences through laughter, reflection, and insight across genres. His collaborators remembered him not only for his creative risk‑taking and mastery behind the camera but also for the generous creative environment he fostered, which encouraged actors and writers alike to thrive.
Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer in her own right, was lauded for her shared dedication to civic engagement and social causes, and for being a dynamic partner whose commitment to community work was interwoven with her personal and professional life alongside her husband.
The statement concluded with a quote from It’s a Wonderful Life, a nod to Reiner’s affection for the film and its message about the power of a life lived with connection and purpose: “Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole.”
In the days following the discovery of Reiner’s death, friends including Billy Crystal and Larry David were photographed at his Brentwood residence, visibly moved as they paid their respects to a close friend of decades. The tribute has been echoed across the entertainment community and beyond, reflecting on a life that reshaped American cinema and touched countless audiences and collaborators.