Billy Crystal reflects on friend Rob Reiner’s prolific legacy after his tragic death

Billy Crystal and many celebrities are mourning the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner!

Two days later Spinal cords The director and his wife were found dead in their home in LA, Billy released a joint statement with his wife Janice Crystal, Martin Short, Larry David, Albert Brooks, Marc Shaiman, and Barry Levinson.

A long report given Associated Press on December 16, Rob’s friends reflected on the useful legacy of the late filmmaker.

“Going to the movies in a dark theater full of foreigners with a common experience, laughing, crying, crying with fear, or watching an intense drama is still an unforgettable joy. Tell us a story the audience demands from us,” began the statement.

“Using everything he learned from his father Carl [Reiner] and his mentor Norman Lear, Rob Reiner wasn’t just a great comedian, he became a great storyteller,” the statement said. From comedies to plays to ‘comedies’ to documentaries he was always at the top of his game. He captivated audiences. They trusted him. They lined up to see his movies.”

Calling Rob “a great comedian,” friends of the filmmaker added, “The actors, he loved them. He made the writers better. His greatest gift was freedom. If you had an idea, he heard it, he brought it to you. They always felt that they were working as a team. Being in his hands as a filmmaker was a privilege, but that’s part of the game.

“There’s a line in one of Rob’s favorite movies, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ You have no idea,” the press release concluded.

For the uninitiated, Rob and his wife Michelle were found unresponsive in their home in LA on December 14.