Rob Reiner, Director of ‘Misery,’ ‘Princess Bride,’ Dead at 78

Rob Reiner, one of the great directors of a generation, has died at the age of 78. He was found with his wife Michelle at their Los Angeles, CA home on Sunday. According to TMZ, the deaths are being treated as homicides. People say that the couple has allegedly been murdered by their son, although this has not been confirmed yet by the authorities.

There will be more to say as law enforcement investigates the circumstances of the deaths in the coming days. So, for now, let’s put that aside and talk about Renner; He brought so much joy to the world through his art, it’s almost unprecedented.

Reiner, born in 1947, was the son of prolific comedian, actor, writer and film producer Carl Reiner. He followed in his father’s footsteps, first achieving stardom as an actor with a lead role in a classic comedy, all in the FamilyHe explained this in several behind-the-scenes credits before making his feature directorial debut this is spinal tap In 1984.

Eventually, the film became a huge cult hit. But it would take a few more years for Renner to achieve commercial success on TV. It first came in 1986 when he directed the Stephen King adaptation, stand with me, Which marked the beginning of one of the most incredibly successful performances in Hollywood history.

Next, there was the Princess Bride, It is regularly cited as one of the greatest fantasy adventure films of all time. then there was When Harry met Sally, Arguably the best romantic comedy ever. Then SufferingAnother King adaptation that won its lead actress Kathy Bates an Oscar. Then the star-studded, still-quoted courtroom boom rang out, Some good men.

There were many, many films, such as American President, Bucket List, Answer, Flipped, and more. Each established Renner’s legacy as one of the all-time greats. Additionally, he co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment, which itself was responsible for another insane series of hit films before being acquired by Turner in 1993.

I saw Renner at an event in Los Angeles earlier this year. He was there to talk about his two films. stand with me And SufferingAnd as always it was sharp and inspiring. I got emotional being in the same room with the filmmaker, thinking about what his work meant to me. Now, thinking about his departure, it hurts even more, because he was truly a unique, generational talent.

Update, Dec. 15, 1:23 a.m.: The original version of this post was updated to include additional clarity about the alleged crime.

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