ITP V.025 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: This Is Spinal Tap Director ROB REINER & His Wife MICHELE SINGER Found Dead In Their Home

 

 

 THIS IS SPINAL TAP director ROB REINER and his wife MICHELE SINGER were found dead in their home Sunday of a homicide committed by their son NICK..

 

ITP V.025 EDITORS NOTE: R.I.P. ROB REINER , from "ALL IN THE FAMILY" to "WHEN HARRY MET SALLY" and SPINAL TAP, you were the best.  

 

 

 

FROM SPIN: 

 

Beloved Hollywood director/actor/producer Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered by their adult son Nick at their Los Angeles home today, according to multiple reports. Per TMZ, the couple appeared to have “suffered lacerations consistent with a knife.”

The Los Angeles Police Department and Robbery Homicide Division are investigating. Nick Reiner reportedly struggled for years with drug addiction and homelessness.

Reiner, 78, was the son of legendary writer/actor/director Carl Reiner. He starred from 1971-1978 as the lovable Michael “Meathead” Stivic on All in the Family, and went on to direct such beloved films as Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, and When Harry Met Sally. But it was his stewardship of the pioneering 1984 rock’n’roll mockumetary This Is Spinal Tap that cemented his place in the hearts of music fans.

Reiner directed, co-wrote, and starred as the film’s fictional director, Mary DiBergi, who chronicled a disastrous album launch and U.S. tour by fading U.K. rockers Spinal Tap (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer). The film’s spot-on portrayal of rock’n’roll behavior and clichés became the stuff of legend — memorized on tour buses by bands all over the world and its dialog recited like Bible verse for decades ever since.

“We’re the first generation that grew up on rock’n’roll — we love rock’n’roll! So to find that crease between paying homage and loving rock n’roll and at the same time making fun of it, that was a tricky line to walk,” Reiner told People earlier this year.

“Virtually everything that happens is taken from something that we either experienced with people, because in the late ’60s, the rock’n’roll world and the improv world, which is where I come from, there was kind of a cross-pollination there, so I was very much aware of what goes on tour and what happens, [and] we got stories from people that we knew.”

A sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, was released in September and reunited Reiner with McKean, Guest and Shearer, plus real-life musicians such as Paul McCartney and Elton John.

Rest in peace

 

 

 

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FROM VARIETY: 

 

The Reiner family has issued a statement following the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, in their Los Angeles home:

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time." 

 

FROM JAMIE LEE CURTIS and CHRISTOPHER GUEST: 

 

  “Christopher and I are numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michele 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.” 

 

FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM: : 

 

Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

Rob 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 — and encouraging us to dream bigger.

That empathy extended well beyond his films. Rob was a passionate advocate for children and for civil rights — from taking on Big Tobacco, fighting for marriage equality, to serving as a powerful voice in early education. He made California a better place through his good works.

Rob will be remembered for his remarkable filmography and for his extraordinary contribution to humanity.

 

 

FROM SAG AFTRA: 

SAG-AFTRA today honors the legacy of filmmaker, actor and SAG-AFTRA member Rob Reiner, who died today at the age of 78.

SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said, “Rob Reiner is one of the most significant figures in the history of film and television. The impact he made on American culture simply can’t be overstated. Tributes will pour in and the impossibly long list of genre defining films and indelible performances will play in our minds and hearts. Rob Reiner was a member of our union for nearly 60 years. We send love and warmth to Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s families, friends and colleagues. Our entertainment community and audiences around the world will mourn deeply. On a personal note, so many of Mr. Reiner’s films and performances made me think, made me emotional and especially they made me laugh really hard. That’s how I will remember him.”

 FROM KAMALA HARRIS: 

 

Rob Reiner's work has impacted generations of Americans. The characters, dialogue, and visuals he brought to life in film and television are woven throughout our culture. Rob loved our country, cared deeply about the future of our nation, and fought for America's democracy.

Rob and his wife Michele loved each other very much. They were dear friends, and Doug and I are devastated to learn of their passing. Our thoughts are with their loved ones during this tragic time.

FROM PAUL MCCARTNEY: : 

 

 

What a tragedy the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, is. It is so shocking in many ways but for me especially so, because over the last year I had been working with him. He directed me in 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'. He was such an upbeat, lovable man.

Life can be so unfair and this tragedy proves it. His father, Carl Reiner, was a great humourist before him and Rob followed in his dad’s footsteps doing a terrific job making many great films. I will always have fond memories of Rob and the idea that he and his wife will no longer be in the world with us is heartbreaking.

Thanks for all the humour, Rob. Rest in Peace. Love Paul

 

FROM KEIFER SUTHERLAND (ACTOR): 

 Like so many my heart was broken when I heard the news about Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife, Michele. Rob was one of the kindest gentleman I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. When I was very young he gave me an opportunity that changed my life, and I will forever be grateful.

 

 

 

 FROM GARY HOLT (EXODUS):

 

  

 

 

 FROM JOE BIDEN (FORMER USA PRESIDENT): 

 Jill and I send our deepest condolences to everyone whose lives were touched by Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s extraordinary contributions. We take solace in knowing their work will live on for generations to come.

 

FROM ZOE MARIE FEDEROFF: 

 

It’s taken me a few days to figure out how to express my sadness at the tragic murder of Rob Reiner.

Two of my all time favorite movies are Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride. They are deeply embedded in running family jokes, their lore is part of our lore, and I honestly don’t think we’d get the same enjoyment out of life without Reiner’s iconic works flavoring the collective sense of humor and adventure my family has.

I also pray for his son, who seems to be the murderer in this horrific event. Drug addiction is the hardest possible curse to inflict on a family, and I am sure the Reiners felt that pain in unimaginable ways watching their son destroy himself. I would also offer the humble guess as a parent that even now they’d wish for his recovery above all else.

Thank you Rob Reiner for your incredible craft and the beauty and laughter you brought to the screen and to our lives. There will never be another like you.

 

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-