Eric Idle has revealed that he spoke to director Rob Reiner just before his horrific death aged 78 as the Monty Python star paid an emotional tribute to him. The Princess Bride director was found dead alongside his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, at their Los Angeles home, with detectives reportedly telling local news that the deaths are being investigated as homicides.
The couple’s family issued a statement confirming their deaths earlier this morning. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner.
“We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time,” they confirmed to Variety. Now, Rob’s friend and The Meaning of Life star Eric Idle revealed that his final conversation with the director took place shortly before his death.
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Sharing a message on X, Eric wrote: “Rob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour.
“I always enjoyed his company. I met him at his Dad’s in 1975. He was telling me about fiming [sic] at Stonehenge and his thoughts for the future. This is so awful. I shall miss him. A clever, talented and very thoughtful man. So awful.”
It is reported that Rob and Michele were discovered by their 28-year-old daughter Romy, with calls being made at 3.30pm on Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to the couple’s Brentwood home to provide medical care, however they had already died.
The LA Police Department went on to confirm that an investigation was being led by the robbery homicide division who were treating the case as an “apparent homicide”. Law enforcement also told TMZ.com that the couple suffered lacerations “consistent with a knife [attack]”.
Speaking at a press conference, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said: “We have not identified a suspect at this time. No one has been detained.”
When Harry Met Sally star Billy Crystal and comedian Larry David arrived at their home shortly after reports of his death. Crystal “looked like he was about to cry”, according to ABC 7 Los Angeles.
LA’s mayor Karen Bass paid tribute to the couple earlier this morning. She said in a statement: “This is a devastating loss for our city and our country.
“Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice.
“An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others. Personally, I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob and his wife Michele. I knew Rob and have tremendous respect for him.”
She added: “I want to thank all of the first responders who were called to this tragic event. The investigation is ongoing. I’m holding all who loved Rob and Michele in my heart.”
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