Fans pay tribute to Hollywood director Rob Reiner
Fans of Rob Reiner paid tribute to the slain actor and director on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Hollywood stars including Billy Crystal, Larry David and Martin Short paid heartfelt tributes to Rob and Michelle Reiner after they were found dead in their California home on Sunday, December 14th.
The couple’s son, Nick Reiner, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hockman confirmed the charges Tuesday, Dec. 16, for the stabbing deaths of his parents. The Reiners’ deaths shocked the entertainment world and beyond, with Michael Douglas, Stephen King, Demi Moore and Paul McCartney paying tribute.
In a statement to The Associated Press that a Crystal representative shared with USA TODAY on Dec. 16, more celebrities spoke about why Rob Reiner is an extraordinary director, actor and human being.
“By absorbing everything he learned from his father Karl and mentor Norman Lear, Rob Reiner became not only a great comedic actor, but a master storyteller,” the statement said. “No other director has had the range he has. From comedies to dramas to mockumentaries to documentaries, he was always at the top. He captivated audiences. Audiences believed in him. Audiences lined up to see his films.”
The statement was signed by Short, Billy and Janice Crystal, Albert Brooks and Kimberly Brooks, Larry David and Ashley Underwood, Alan Zweibel and Robin Zweibel, Marc Shaiman and Lou Mirabal, Barry and Diana Levinson, and James Kostos and Michael Smith.
“His comedic touch was unparalleled, his love of getting the music right for the dialogue, and sharpening the edges of the drama was just elegant. To the actors he loved them and to the writers he made them better. His greatest His gift was freedom. He listened to our ideas and brought us into the process. We always felt like we were working as a team. It was a privilege to work with him as a filmmaker, but that’s just part of his legacy.”
The statement continued: “Rob was also a passionate and courageous citizen who not only cared about the country he loved, but did everything in his power to make it better, and along with his beloved wife Michele, he was the perfect partner. Strong and determined Michele and Rob. “Reiner dedicated so much of his life to the betterment of our people. They were a special force, dynamic, selfless and inspirational. We will forever miss them as they were our friends.”
“There’s a line in one of Rob’s favorite movies, It’s a Wonderful Life: ‘Everyone’s life touches so many other lives, and without you there’s a hole left, right?’ You have no idea.”
other stars Those who have recently paid tribute to the Reiners include Christopher Guest, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, John Cusack and the wives of Tom Hanks. Rita Wilson.
