A ROOM FULL OF LEGENDS — AND ONE MAN THEY ALL CAME TO HONOR. Albert Brooks, Kathy Bates, Mandy Patinkin, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O’Connell, Annette Bening, and Michael Douglas came together on CBC to celebrate Rob Reiner in an emotional tribute that felt less like a broadcast and more like a gathering of lifelong friends. In Rob Reiner: Scenes from a Life, the spotlight moves beyond the famous titles to reveal the man behind the camera — thoughtful, loyal, and quietly influential. Through rare clips and deeply personal reflections, the special captures not just a remarkable filmmaker, but someone who earned enduring respect in an industry where that kind of devotion is rare. By the end, it’s clear: Reiner’s greatest legacy isn’t only the films — it’s the people who showed up for him.

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, and her husband, actor Christopher Guest, 77, who also starred in This Is Spinal Tap, released a joint statement on the passing of Reiner and Singer. “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,” the statement reads. “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.”

Director Ron Howard, 71, said on X that his career often intersected with Reiner’s “over the decades.… He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague and at all times a dedicated citizen,” Howard wrote. “Rob will be missed on so many levels. My heart goes out to his family and his many close friends.”

Former president Barack Obama, 64, said he and former first lady Michelle Obama, 61, are “heartbroken” over the passing of the All in the Family star and his wife. “Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen,” he said on X. “But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.

“Together, he and his wife lived lives defined by purpose. They will be remembered for the values they championed and the countless people they inspired. We send our deepest condolences to all who loved them.”

Former president Barack Obama, 64, said he and former first lady Michelle Obama, 61, are “heartbroken” over the passing of the All in the Family star and his wife. “Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen,” he said on X. “But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.

“Together, he and his wife lived lives defined by purpose. They will be remembered for the values they championed and the countless people they inspired. We send our deepest condolences to all who loved them.”

Director Paul Feig, 63, posted a picture of himself standing next to Reiner and said he was his true hero. “A true visionary titan and a lovely lovely person,” he shared on X. “One never knows if it’s proper to post during something as tragic as this. But I just want the world to know what so many of us know in the industry. Rob was the best.”Continue reading…