Renowned cultural figures from Hollywood and beyond are paying tribute to director Rob Reiner, who was killed with his wife on December 14 in an apparent homicide. After Reiner’s death, his friends Larry David and Billy Crystal were seen at his home, per People, with Crystal looking on the edge of tears.

Reiner began his career acting on the sitcom All in the Family, created by Norman Lear, who died in 2023. “Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world,” his family said in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter. “Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends.”

Maria Shriver, a close family friend, said she was “devastated, gutted, shocked, stunned, and so deeply saddened” by the news, adding that she had just had dinner with the couple last week. “I loved them, and I knew they loved me, for any friend like that is such a gift. They gave me and all their friends that gift all the time. They loved their kids so much, and they never stopped trying to be really good parents,” Shriver wrote.

Kathy Bates, whom Reiner directed to an Oscar for Misery, was “devastated” by the loss, per NBC News. “I loved Rob,” Bates said in a statement. “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.” Now, people who worked with Reiner and those who were inspired by his films are mourning the loss of the great director.

Below, tributes to the life and career of Rob Reiner from his friends, collaborators, and famous fans.

Rob Reiner was a true and good human being and an extraordinary director. He was vital and honest and him and amichele were cornerstones of their community and committed to their art and the good of everyone around them. A staggering loss.

The Frankenstein director praised not only Reiner’s work, but his character off set, calling him “vital and honest.”

Rob Reiner’s impact on cinema is immeasurable.

Across decades, his work shaped how we laugh, how we love, and how we tell stories. From the razor-sharp satire of 'This Is Spinal Tap' to the aching nostalgia of 'Stand by Me,' the enduring romance of 'The Princess Bride' and 'When… pic.twitter.com/zzVnBbPBnP

The Academy paid tribute to the late director, praising his work from his first film, This Is Spinal Tap, to his Oscar-nominated film A Few Good Men.

I 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, we cried together, we played together, we dreamed together. We had dinner this past week, and they were in the best place in the their… pic.twitter.com/TCDRkyAzqy

Shriver shared a sentimental message for the couple, remembering how they raised their children together and still remained good friends over the years. “We had dinner this past week, and they were in the best place in their lives: loving one another, loving their friends, their family, their country. They never........

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