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Brooks Mourns Friend Rob Reiner's Tragic Death
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Albert Brooks is deeply affected by his 60-year friend's death.
- Rob and Michele Reiner were fatally stabbed last weekend.
- Their son, Nick Reiner, faces murder charges.
Albert Brooks has shared his profound sorrow following the stabbing deaths of his friend of 60 years, filmmaker Rob Reiner, and Rob's wife, Michele. Brooks spoke in a CBS News special, describing his heartbreak and disbelief at the event. He noted the deep personal impact of losing someone he had known since they were 14 years old, confessing to moments of forgetting Rob had passed.
The couple's son, Nick Reiner, has been formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with their deaths, which were ruled homicides by stabbing. Nick made his initial court appearance, agreeing to a postponed arraignment date of January 7th. His attorney indicated complex and serious issues surrounding the case.
Reports suggest Nick Reiner had a history of schizophrenia and recent changes in medication prior to the incident. Friends and colleagues, including Billy Crystal and Martin Short, released a joint statement remembering Michele and Rob Reiner as a devoted and inspiring couple who worked for the betterment of others. They will be deeply missed by their friends.
