Rob Reiner’s friend Eric Idle details final phone call with director night before he was found dead in home!
Rob Reiner, the beloved director, producer, and actor behind classics like When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men, was found dead alongside his wife Michele at their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. Authorities are investigating the case as an apparent homicide. Tributes have poured in from across the entertainment world, honoring Reiner’s decades-long impact on film and television.
Rising to fame as Meathead on All in the Family, Reiner went on to work with some of the industry’s greatest talents. Actor John Cusack called him “a great man,” while Elijah Wood expressed heartbreak over the loss of both Rob and Michele.
Reiner’s close friend Eric Idle revealed he spoke with him the night before his death, calling him a “lovely, clever, and thoughtful man.” Political leaders, including former President Barack Obama, also paid tribute, praising Reiner’s artistry, activism, and belief in the goodness of people. Rob and Michele are remembered for lives defined by purpose, creativity, and compassion.
