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New Girl Stars Mourn Loss of Beloved Guest Dad
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Zooey Deschanel remembers Reiner as warm and generous.
- Meriwether recalls Reiner's willingness to wear a fez.
- Reiner, 78, and wife found dead in Brentwood home.
Tributes have poured in from across Hollywood following the devastating loss of director and actor Rob Reiner. "New Girl" cast members, including Zooey Deschanel and Liz Meriwether, have shared heartfelt memories of their beloved guest star. Deschanel, who played Reiner's on-screen daughter, described him as the "warmest, funniest, most generous of spirits" and a "truly good human being."
Showrunner Liz Meriwether reminisced about Reiner's kindness and his game attitude, recalling him "game to do anything." She also expressed how his iconic films like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally" profoundly influenced her. Hannah Simone, who played Cece, also shared her shock and heartbreak, calling Reiner "one of the most deeply kind human beings."
Rob Reiner, the acclaimed filmmaker behind hits such as "This Is Spinal Tap" and "When Harry Met Sally," was 78. He and his wife, Michele, were discovered deceased in their Brentwood home. His passing has left a significant void in the entertainment industry, with many remembering his immense artistic contributions and personal warmth.
