Hollywood actress Jane Fonda is mourning the tragic loss of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, who were killed just one day prior to the announcement of their deaths.
The celebrated filmmaker behind “When Harry Met Sally” and his wife were discovered dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14. Jane Fonda, 87, revealed on Instagram that she had spent time with them the night before their untimely passing. She shared, “I saw them night before last looking healthy and happy. I am reeling with grief. Stunned.”
In a heartfelt tribute, Jane described Rob and Michele as “smart, funny, generous people.” She noted that they had been working together on launching the Committee of the First Amendment, an organization originally established by Jane and other Hollywood stars in 1947.
The initiative was relaunched in October to combat censorship in entertainment and media. Jane continued, “Rob and Michele Reiner were wonderful, caring, smart, funny, generous people, always coming up with ideas for how to make the world better, kinder. They had been helping me launch the Committee for the First Amendment.”
Rob and Michele attended a Christmas party hosted by Conan O’Brien the night before their deaths. Reports from People magazine indicate that the couple was seen having a heated argument with their son, Nick Reiner, at the party.
Tragically, Rob and Michele were found deceased at their home the following afternoon, and Nick has been arrested and charged with murder. He is currently being held without bail.
Last month, Jane expressed her sorrow over a “tough year,” having already lost friends Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, and Diane Keaton in February, September, and October, respectively. She reflected, “It’s been a tough year. You know, there’s him and Redford. He came down here to support GCAPP. And we screened Barefoot in the Park.” Jane added, “And Diane Keaton, I just finished working with her. Boy, I was shocked. Really shocked. You get to be old and everybody is dying around you.”