Billy Crystal, Larry David, Martin Brief and Albert Brooks Honor Rob and Michele Reiner

Hollywood and the world are reeling after the stunning deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, and now a few of their closest associates — Billy Crystal, Larry David, Martin Brief, Albert Brooks, and extra — are honoring the couple in an emotional private joint assertion.

The comedy icons, who shared a long time of friendship and artistic historical past with the Reiner’s, spoke to The Related Press, praising Rob’s extraordinary profession and the inventive lineage he carried ahead.

“Absorbing all he had discovered from his father Carl and his mentor Norman Lear, Rob Reiner not solely was an awesome comedian actor, he turned a grasp story teller. There is no such thing as a different director who has his vary. From comedy to drama to ‘mockumentary’ to documentary he was at all times on the prime of his sport. He charmed audiences. They trusted him. They lined as much as see his movies,” the group stated of their assertion.

They went on to focus on his work as a filmmaker, noting the distinctive fingerprint he dropped at initiatives starting from “A Few Good Males” to “When Harry Met Sally” to “The Princess Bride.”

“His comedic contact was past evaluate, his love of getting the music of the dialogue excellent, and his sharpening of the sting of a drama was merely elegant,” the assertion stated.

We broke the story … Rob and Michele have been discovered lifeless of their Brentwood dwelling Sunday. Nick was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree homicide within the deaths of his well-known dad and mom. Nick faces the potential of life in jail with out parole or the dying penalty if convicted on all counts.

The comedy legends say the couple’s influence — on movie, tradition, and on those that beloved them will likely be felt without end. “They lined as much as see his movies…” their assertion reads. “He was at all times on the prime of his sport.”

As we have reported … Los Angeles County District Lawyer Nathan Hochman says Nick faces the potential of life in jail with out parole … or the dying penalty … if convicted on all counts.