ACTRESS Meg Ryan posted a heartfelt tribute honoring the director of When Harry Met Sally, Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele, after they were violently killed over the weekend.

The actress who starred in the director’s hit 80s rom-com wrote a lengthy tribute for the couple who were found dead with their throats slit on Sunday.

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Actress Meg Ryan shared an emotional tribute to the late director Rob ReinerCredit: Alamy

Ryan starred in When Harry Met Sally, directed by Reiner, alongside Billy CrystalCredit: Alamy

Rob and Michele Reiner were murdered Sunday eveningCredit: Getty

Their son, Nick, was arrested and charged with the murderCredit: Getty

The couple was said to have been found dead in their Los Angeles home by their horrified daughter Romy.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County medical examiner confirmed they had died from “multiple sharp force injuries” and deemed their deaths homicides.

Now, the couple’s middle child, Nick Reiner, is behind bars after he was hit with murder charges, which, in California, could result in the death penalty.

After days of grim news about the horrific crime, Ryan broke her silence to share some of the heartwarming memories she had with the director.

TIMELINE OF TRAGEDY

Devastating detail emerges in timeline of Rob Reiner & wife’s deaths


PICTURE PERFECT

Everything we know about Rob Reiner’s wife, Michele

“Oh, how we will miss this man,” she wrote in a caption along with a picture of the two smiling on a film set.

Ryan went on to thank the couple, who not only helped bring movies to life, with Rob being a director and Michele a producer, but also dedicated their lives to political activism. 

“Thank you, Rob and Michelle, for the way you believe in true love, in fairy tales, and in laughter,” she wrote.

“Thank you for your faith in the best in people, and for your profound love of our country.

“I have to believe that their story will not end with this impossible tragedy, that some good may come, some awareness raised…  

“I don’t know, but my guess is that they would want that to be hopeful and humane, to be something that brings us all to a greater understanding of one another and to some peace.”

Ryan worked with both Michele and Rob on the set of the 1989 rom-com When Harry Met Sally, which follows the relationship between two friends.

It was during that movie that Rob met Michele Singer, which prompted him to change the ending of the film written by legendary romance writer Nora Ephron. 

“Originally, Harry and Sally didn’t get together. But then I met Michele and I thought: OK, I see how this works,” the director told The Guardian in 2018.

Before filming, Reiner had gotten divorced and adopted a child, Tracy, from his first marriage. 

The director said that when they first began shooting, he didn’t know if he’d find love again.

“I’d been single for 10 years, and I couldn’t figure out how I was ever going to be with anybody. That gave birth to ‘When Harry Met Sally,’” he said. 

“I hadn’t met anybody, so [the ending] was going to be the two of them seeing each other after years, talking, and then walking away from each other.”

Timeline of Rob and Michele Reiner’s death

Rob Reiner and his wife of Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025.

Timeline:

December 13, 2025: Reiner and his wife Michele attended a holiday party on the evening of December 13 with their son, Nick.
Sources conveyed to The U.S. Sun that the couple and their son were engaged in a heated public argument while at the event.
December 14, 2025: Reiner and Michele were found dead in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles at around 3:30 pm PST.
The couple’s daughter, Romy, reportedly discovered her parents’ bodies.
Online police records show Reiner and Michele’s 32-year-old son, Nick, was arrested at 9:15 pm PST on December 14.
December 15, 2025: Authorities in Los Angeles announce that Nick Reiner was arrested and charged with murder.
Nick was booked into a Los Angeles jail at 5:04 am and was being held on $4 million bail, which was later revoked.
December 16, 2025: Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman formally charged Nick Reiner with two counts of first-degree murder.
Hochman said his office would consider the death penalty in Nick’s case.
Nick’s scheduled court appearance on December 16 was postponed due to what his attorney said was a procedural issue.

The ending drastically changed after he met his wife, Michele. 

Reiner’s newfound love inspired him to change the ending to the iconic New Year’s Eve scene where Harry runs to confess his love for his longtime friend, Sally. 

The couple went on to be married for 36 years and share three children.

‘PERFECT PARTNER’

Ryan’s statement comes just one day after her co-star, Billy Crystal, shared a joint statement to the Associated Press with several of Reiner’s other close friends.

“Going to the movies in a dark theater filled with strangers having a common experience, laughing, crying, screaming in fear, or watching an intense drama unfold is still an unforgettable thrill. Tell us a story audiences demand of us,” the statement began. 

“Absorbing all he had learned from his father Carl and his mentor Norman Lear, Rob Reiner not only was a great comic actor, he became a master story teller. There is no other director who has his range. 

“From comedy to drama to ‘mockumentary’ to documentary he was always at the top of his game. He charmed audiences. They trusted him. They lined up to see his films.”

Reiner’s friends went on to remember the director’s comedic touch, love of music, and love for everyone involved in making movies.

“His greatest gift was freedom. If you had an idea, he listened, he brought you into the process. They always felt they were working as a team. To be in his hands as a film maker was a privilege but that is only part of his legacy.”

Reiner produced hit movies such as A Few Good Men, The Princess Bride, and Stand By Me.

The legendary career of iconic director Rob Reiner

FAMED actor, director and producer Rob Reiner, 78, died on December 14 alongside his wife Michele Singer, 68, in an apparent homicide.

Here is a look at the prodigious list of achievements the Hollywood powerhouse earned before his tragic and sudden death.

Director’s Beginnings

Reiner was born in New York City on March 6, 1947, to legendary comedy writer Carl Reiner and singer Estelle Reiner
He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles film school before breaking into the entertainment industry

Hollywood Career

Reiner first found fame as an actor playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the iconic sitcom All in the Family from 1971 to 1979
In 1984, he directed his first film This Is Spinal Tap – a mockumentary following a fictional heavy metal band
Reiner went on to direct cult classic films like The Princess Bride in 1987 and When Harry Met Sally… in 1989
Other notable movies made by the director include Misery, The American President, and A Few Good Men, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture
The production company he co-founded, Castle Rock Entertainment, has also produced hits like Seinfeld and The Shawshank Redemption
Reiner didn’t halt his acting career either, recently starring in The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013 and The Bear in 2025

Personal Life

Reiner married actress Penny Marshall in 1971 and adopted her daughter, Tracy, from a previous marriage. The couple divorced in 1981
He met photographer Michele Singer while shooting When Harry Met Sally
They married in 1989 and had three children: Jake, born 1991, Nick born 1993, and Romy born 1997)
Nick opened up about his struggle with drug addiction in 2016. The movie Becoming Charlie, directed by Reiner, was based on Nick’s story
Reiner was an outspoken Democratic activist and a fierce critic of Donald Trump

The director co-founded the production company Castle Rock Entertainment, which is responsible for beloved shows such as Seinfeld. 

Reiner’s friends called his wife, Michele, his “perfect partner.”

“Strong and determined, Michele and Rob Reiner devoted a great deal of their lives for the betterment of our fellow citizens… They were a special force together-dynamic, unselfish and inspiring. We were their friends, and we will miss them forever,” the statement went on.

“There is a line from one of Rob’s favorite films, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?’ You have no idea.”

The heartfelt tribute was signed by Billy and Janice Crystal, Albert and Kimberly Brooks, Martin Short, Alan and Robin Zweibel, Larry David and Ashley Underwood, Marc Shaiman and Lou Mirabal, Barry and Diana Levinson and Ambassador James Costos and Michael Smith.

LIFE SENTENCE

The couple’s youngest son, Nick, was arrested and charged with the murder.

Nick, 32, appeared in court on Wednesday wearing an anti-suicide vest as he faces two counts of first-degree murder.

In California, if he’s convicted, he could face up to two life sentences for the charges.

When asked if he wanted to waive his right to a speedy arraignment, Nick replied: “Yes, you honor.”

The couple shared three children togetherCredit: Getty

Nick Reiner appeared in court wearing a blue suicide vestCredit: Reuters

The 32-year-old, who has publicly struggled with a drug addiction, was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly stabbing his parents and fleeing the scene. 

He was found and taken into custody hours later near Exposition Park by the University of Southern California and did not resist.

Nick’s lawyer, Alan Jackson, called the case “a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family.” 

“We all recognize that — our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family,” he added.

Prosecutors are weighing whether to seek the death penalty for the suspect.