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Billy Crystal Honors Rob Reiner at Oscars
15 Apr
Summary
- Billy Crystal delivered a tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner at the Oscars.
- Crystal gathered stars from Reiner's films for the emotional segment.
- He described Rob Reiner as the most human person he ever met.
Billy Crystal recently appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to discuss his tribute to his late friend and collaborator Rob Reiner at the recent Academy Awards. Crystal presented an emotional segment during the "In Memoriam" portion of the show, honoring both Rob and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
The tribute featured a reunion of stars from many of Reiner's beloved films, including Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates, and Christopher Guest. Crystal, who befriended Reiner in 1975, shared that the planning for the Oscars tribute commenced "shortly after the tragedy" of their deaths. He recalled conversations with Reiner about the enduring value of the filmmaking experience and the bonds formed with cast and crew.
Crystal described Reiner as "hilarious, devoted, opinionated, in the best way," and a profound presence in his life, akin to an uncle to his children. He emphasized that Reiner was "the most human person that I ever met," reflecting a deep loss for humanity. The sentiment was shared by many who collaborated with Reiner on his celebrated movies.
