Beyond entertainment, Reiner was a major political figure in Hollywood. For example, he co-founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights.
Michele Singer Reiner later became a producer, working on projects such as Shock and Awe, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and God & Country.
Heartfelt tributes
“Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice,” Bass said.
Former President Barack Obama joined the outpouring of tributes, posting on X: ”Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michelle. Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen. 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,” Obama wrote.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom also paid tribute, calling Reiner a “renowned director, writer, and activist,” and his wife an “accomplished producer and photographer.”
“Rob was the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love,” they wrote. “His boundless empathy made his stories timeless, teaching generations how to see goodness and righteousness in others — and encouraging us to dream bigger.”
READ MORE
- Before his death, Rob Reiner shared his true feelings about Donald Trump
- Chilling 911 dispatch call as Rob Reiner and wife Michele were found dead in LA home