EE UU Politics and Culture Says Goodbye to Filmmaker Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele: “It’s an Atrocity” | Culture

Politicians, actors and artists reacted in shock to the death of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, found dead in their Los Angeles home this Sunday. Former US President Barack Obama wrote in X: “Michelle and I are devastated by the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele. Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most treasured stories on screen,” and added, “Behind all the stories I produced, there was a deep belief in the kindness of people and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into practice. »

Kamala Harris, former vice-president and Democratic candidate, recalled that Reiner’s work “has marked generations of Americans. The characters, dialogues and images that tell the story of life in cinema and television are present in our culture.”

In the words of Democratic politicians, California Governor Gavin Newsom, also a member of the party, assured that his heart broke upon hearing the news: “Rob was the genius with a big heart behind so many of the classic stories we love.” Reiner has great political engagement with the American liberal wing, with his support for the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden and a position contrary to the government of Donald Trump.

There were also reactions from his comrades in the cinema. Elijah Wood, actor (Lord of the Rings) and producer, published in X that he felt “horrified by the death of Reiner and his “wonderful wife”. Actress Roseanne Barr (Roseanne) wrote on social media: “I am absolutely shocked and horrified by the loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. This is an atrocity. I pray for speedy justice. My condolences to his family and children. I am at a loss for words.”

Reiner and his wife were found hiding in the mansion where they lived, so police investigated an “apparent homicide” and questioned family members. Local media Los Angeles Times communicated that in the house there are no signs that the doors or windows have been forced, while People » announces exclusively, citing “multiple sources”, who were stabbed by their son Nick, who suffers from addiction problems. This information has not been confirmed by official sources, who say that a homicide investigation is underway.

James Woods, protagonist of Ghosts of the past Directed by Reiner, he laments the death of his “good friend”: “Political differences have never prevented our mutual love and respect,” said X. Christopher Guest, protagonist of It’s Spinal Tap Yes The Promised Princessalso directed by Reiner, was released in a statement addressed to his wife, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who “is saddened and saddened” by the couple’s “violent and tragic” deaths, and is concerned for the deceased’s children and loved ones.

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Ben Stiller also said his words in Lumbar Tap is one of the best comedies of all time and the list goes on.

Actors and Media Professionals Union SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said in a statement released by Variety that Reiner was one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema and television.