Celebrities React To The Tragic Death Of All In The Family Star Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, a statement shared with Variety confirmed. The LAPD is treating the deaths as homicides after authorities found the 78-year-old and his wife with stab wounds in their Brentwood home. Heartfelt tributes followed swiftly as the devastating news circulated online.

Elijah Wood, who worked with Reiner as a child actor on "North" in 1994, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to write that he was "horrified" by the news and extended his condolences to his family and children. Meanwhile, the "Princess Bride" director's close friend, Josh Gad, deemed him "one of the greatest directors of our time" in a Facebook post. "He was simply a beautiful person," the "Frozen" voice actor continued. "Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were two of the most kind and caring souls you could ever imagine. He cared so much for those who had no voices." In an Instagram post, Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser similarly paid tribute to the celebrated director, crediting his film "A Few Good Men" with sparking his love for acting.

Despite past disagreements with the "All in the Family" star, the ever-controversial Roseanne Barr took to X to say she was "absolutely shocked and horrified" by the "travesty," adding that she hoped the family would quickly receive justice. John Lennon's son, Sean Ono Lennon, Paul Feig, John Cusack, and Corey Feldman also paid tribute to the late director. Among the mourners were several prominent politicians who were equally shocked by the tragic death of Reiner and his wife.

In an X post, Gavin Newsom wrote that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, were devastated by the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. The Governor of California detailed how "The Wolf of Wall Street" actor's movies had stirred a positive change in the world, writing, "His boundless empathy made his stories timeless, teaching generations how to see goodness and righteousness in others — and encouraging us to dream bigger." 

Gavin also appreciated how Reiner had championed good change by being a vocal proponent of marriage equality as well as civil and children's rights. Nancy Pelosi similarly gushed about Reiner's activism work in an X post, adding, "It's hard to think of anyone more remarkable and excellent in every field and endeavor they pursued," she continued. "Rob was creative, funny, and beloved. And in all of their endeavors, Michelle was his indispensable partner, intellectual resource, and loving wife." 

Even the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, and Jaime Harrison, the former chair of the Democratic National Committee, paid tribute to all of Reiner's indelible contributions to the world, both on and off-screen, in their respective X posts. Meanwhile, in former President Barack Obama's X post, he praised Reiner and Singer as purpose-driven individuals who centered their lives around creating work that reflected the good in people. Considering the outpouring of love and support for the late director and his wife, there's no doubt that they were two dearly beloved figures, whose losses will be mourned by the world for a long time.