Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths have left Hollywood in shock. Rob Reiner was one of the most beloved directors in the industry, working on classic comedies and dramas like "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride." He and his wife were prominent activists. It was in this space where they met actress and activist Rosie Perez, who became a close friend of theirs. In an appearance on "Jenna and Friends," she shared some of the Reiners' best qualities with the world.
"I was devastated last night when the calls started coming in," said Perez. "I met him through activism work, and he was so wonderful. He treated me like we knew each other for years."
"Michele was amazing, such an intelligent, warm person. They were both very warm, funny, and kind people," she continued.
Rob and Michele were found dead in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, by their daughter Romy. The couple's son, Nick, lived with his parents and was arrested on suspicion of murder. He had a history of addiction that was explored openly, with him and his father discussing it with the media. The two collaborated on the film "Being Charlie," exploring Nick's early problems with addiction.
"The good news, if there's any good news in this tragedy, is that his legacy will live on forever," said Perez. "He did comedy and drama. Most people don't know that. My favorite movie of his was 'The Princess Bride,'" she said, as she shared one of her favorite lines.
"He's gonna be deeply deeply missed," said Perez, growing emotional. "I'm gonna miss him a lot. And Michele."
Latest developments in the Reiner's case
As of this writing, the LAPD shared a statement revealing that Nick Reiner was deemed "responsible" for the death of his parents. He was arrested and is being held without bail. Nick and his father were witnessed arguing on Saturday at a holiday party hosted by Conan O'Brien in Los Angeles.
Multiple celebrities and politicians have shared their thoughts about the Reiner family over the past couple of days, including the Obama family, Maria Shriver, and Rob's many collaborators.
"They were in the best place in their lives: loving one another, loving their friends, their family, their country," wrote Shriver. "They never gave up on our country. They wanted to make it better. They always, always wanted to make our world better, and they were willing to fight to make it the country they loved."