Both the Hollywood community and moviegoers in general are still reeling from the shocking deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The pair were killed in an apparent homicide, shortly after Rob and his son Nick Reiner (the prime suspect) argued at a party. Details are till trickling out, and while some people can't believe that Nick was arrested, celebrities like Billy Crystal are reportedly rallying around their other children.
Information about the alleged homicide has been consistently coming out, including reports Nick Reiner left behind a bloody hotel room. But what's been happening with the family Rob and Michele left behind? People is reporting that those kids Jake and Romy are being cared for by their parents' Hollywood friends, as an anonymous source claimed:
Rob and Michele were beloved in Hollywood and their friends like Billy Crystal and Albert Brooks are truly like family and fiercely protective.
One can only imagine the grief and complicated feelings that Rob and Michele Reiner's kids are feeling after their parents violent deaths. And the news that their brother was arrested for the homicide makes things all the more complicated. So the fact that they've got folks in their corner is sure to be a relief to the many fans who are following this story as it unfolds.
Rob Reiner gave a positive update about Nick just months before his death, which is another reason why the grizzly nature of the alleged murder is so shocking. One can only imagine how their surviving children are feeling, but apparently they're getting a ton of support from the loved ones the Reiner left behind. As the same source claimed:
[Jake and Romy] will never be alone as they try to face this. They are being incredibly strong and have a huge support system they can lean on.
In addition to folks like Billy Crystal and Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner is also survived by his daughter Tracy from his previous marriage to Penny Marshall. That's yet another person who Jake and Romy can seemingly lean on during this impossible time. Regarding how those two siblings are doing, that source allegedly close to the family said:
It's of course been a huge shock to the system. This nightmare came out of nowhere for them, but they've been surrounded with support since the second they found out.
While the tragedy of these deaths is unimaginable, it's definitely heartening to hear just how much love is around the Reiner family. What's more, sweet stories about the late couple are also coming out as a result, including Rob Reiner accidentally buying his friend Norman Lear's home.
Tributes to Rob and Michel Reiner started rolling in shortly after their deaths, showing how loved the were in life. Fans have also been re-watching the director/actor's work on TV and film, showing the legacy he left behind. Hopefully that will be a comfort to the Reiners' loved ones during this time.
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