Tributes and Controversy Follow the Death of Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner have died, with their son Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first-degree murder and held without bail in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has barred the release of the Reiners’ autopsy reports. A security hold restricts disclosure of investigative information, notes, reports, or photos. The medical examiner’s database lists the cause of death as multiple sharp force injuries.
Tributes have poured in from notable figures in film. Cary Elwes posted a tribute on Instagram, recalling Reiner’s warmth, humor, and the bond they formed when Elwes was 24. He described Reiner as someone who valued being a “good guy” and said that Reiner’s laugh stayed with him. Martin Scorsese wrote a tribute in the New York Times, praising Reiner’s humor, freedom, and collaborative spirit. Reiner’s connection to notable films is highlighted by his role as director of The Princess Bride and his collaboration with Scorsese, including a supporting role in The Wolf of Wall Street.
However, former President Donald Trump posted remarks claiming Reiner’s death was due to the anger he caused others, invoking a term he called TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME. These comments were condemned by others, including Joe Rogan, who criticized Trump’s remarks on a podcast. Rogan compared public reactions and suggested an adviser should have taken Trump’s phone away, noting his own shift in views since backing Trump in 2024.
