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Reactions to the death of actor-director\u00a0Rob Reiner, who was\u00a0found dead with his wife Michele\u00a0Reiner at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday. The\u00a0acclaimed director\u00a0and Emmy winner was also a major Democratic booster, leading many prominent politicians to share tributes.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at some notable reactions to Reiner\u2019s death in their own words:<\/p>\n
\u201cRob\u2019s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen. But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people\u2014and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cChristopher and I 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. 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. We have lost great friends. Please give us time to grieve.\u201d \u2014 In a statement to The Associated Press.<\/p>\n \u201cI loved Michele and Rob Reiner. They were among my closest friends. We raised our kids together, from mommy and me on up. We laughed together, cried together, played together, dreamed together. We had dinner this past week, and they were in the best place in the their lives: loving one another, their friends, their family, their country. They never gave up on our country. They always wanted to make our world better and were willing to fight to make it the country they loved.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On Threads.<\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele. Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine). Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me. \u2014\u00a0On X,<\/a>\u00a0referring to \u201cStand By Me\u201d and \u201cMisery.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI loved Rob. He was brilliant and kind, a man who made films of every genre to challenge himself as an artist. He also fought courageously for his political beliefs. He changed the course of my life. Michele was a gifted photographer. She shot my beautiful photos for the Misery campaign. My heart breaks for them both. My thoughts are with their family.\u201d \u2014\u00a0In a statement.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHillary and I are heartbroken by the tragic deaths of our friends Rob and Michele Reiner. They inspired and uplifted millions through their work in film and television. And they were good, generous people who made everyone who knew them better through their active citizenship in defense of inclusive democracy, setting an example for us all to follow. Hillary and I will always be grateful for their friendship, unfailing kindness, and support.\u201d \u2014 In a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cA very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS.\u201d \u2014 On Truth Social.<\/p>\n What a huge loss. Rob Reiner was one of my favorite directors. He made some of the most formative movies for my generation.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cOur careers and lives intersected often over the decades from Rob writing the pilot script for Happy Days and then as we each shifted from acting careers into directing and producing. He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague and at all times a dedicated citizen. Rob will be missed on so many levels. My heart goes out to his family and his many close friends.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cLove you, Rob.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On Instagram<\/a>\u00a0with a photo of him and Reiner on the set of \u201cStand By Me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cRob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour. I always enjoyed his company. I met him at his Dad\u2019s in 1975. He was telling me about fiming at Stonehenge and his thoughts for the future. This is so awful. I shall miss him. A clever, talented and very thoughtful man. So awful.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHe was one of the greatest directors of our time. He was a friend. 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.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cOMG THIS IS HORRIBLE NEWS! IM SO SORRY 4 ROB & HIS WIFE, & THEIR CHILDREN & THE WHOLE REINER FAMILY! ALL I CAN SAY IS IM SHOCKED & SADDENED, BUT I\u00a0#LOVE<\/a>\u00a0U ROB! U WILL B 4EVER MISSED!\u00a0#RIPROBREINER<\/a>\u00a0Rob Reiner, \u2018Stand by Me\u2019 Director.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cRob was the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love, with projects as wide-ranging as The Princess Bride to A Few Good Men. His boundless empathy made his stories timeless, teaching generations how to see goodness and righteousness in others \u2014 and encouraging us to dream bigger. That empathy extended well beyond his films.\u201d \u2014 In a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cRob and I remained good friends ever since we made GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI. The studio didn\u2019t 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.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThis is a devastating loss for our city and our country. Rob Reiner\u2019s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice.\u201d \u2014 In a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cJill and I send our deepest condolences to everyone whose lives were touched by Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner\u2019s extraordinary contributions. We take solace in knowing their work will live on for generations to come.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cGrieving the loss of my favorite director of all-time. A Few Good Men is THE reason I became an actor, and Rob\u2019s filmography behind the camera is THE reason I wanted to direct and still do.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe news of a deadly assault on Rob and Michelle Reiner in their home is devastating. It\u2019s hard to think of anyone more remarkable and excellent in every field and endeavor they pursued. Rob was creative, funny, and beloved. And in all of their endeavors, Michelle was his indispensable partner, intellectual resource, and a loving wife.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHorrified to hear of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michelle. So much love to their kids and family.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Lear Family is devastated by the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world. Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place.\u201d \u2014 In a statement.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t handle the truth that one of the greatest filmmakers to ever live is gone. We lost one of the few good men.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThank you Rob for giving us so much joy to hold on to. Life and talent always turned up to 11.\u201d \u2014\u00a0On Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cNo words\u2026\u201d \u2014\u00a0On Instagram,<\/a>\u00a0with a photo from the set of \u201cThe Princess Bride,\u201d in which he starred.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nJamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest<\/h2>\n
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass<\/h2>\n
Joe and Jill Biden<\/h2>\n
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