The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes has shared an emotional tribute to the late Rob Reiner on what would have been his 79th birthday.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, March 6, Elwes, 63, posted a throwback photo of himself with the director.
“Today would have been your 79th birthday,” Elwes captioned the touching post. “Still hard to believe you’re gone. Missing you so much #robreiner ⚔️💔”
Rob and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead with multiple stab wounds in their Brentwood, California home in December 2025. They were 78 and 70, respectively.
Rob and Michele’s son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in connection with his parents’ death. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently being held without bond while he awaits trial.
After news of the couple’s deaths broke last year, Elwes shared his grief via social media on December 29, 2025.
Rob Reiner and Cary Elwes. (Photo by Rob Kim/FilmMagic)
“I was 24 when I first met Rob Reiner on The Princess Bride. And from that very first meeting I fell in love with him,” the actor wrote via Instagram at the time. “I was already a fan of his work so meeting him in person was a dream come true. As we began spending more time together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life. I also knew that by casting me as Westley he was giving me the keys to the castle.”
Elwes continued, “The first thing I noticed about Rob was that he wore his heart on his sleeve. This was a man who felt deeply. Whose heart was filled with love and compassion. He wasn’t impressed by how much money you had or if you had a privileged upbringing. He just wanted to know if you were a ‘good guy.’ He always tried to find the best in people. And if that person had problems he felt bad for them. He loved his family and friends immensely.”
Hollywood is mourning the loss of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. The couple were found dead inside their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, December 14, with TMZ reporting that Rob, 78, and Michele “suffered lacerations consistent with a knife.” Rob and Michele’s family broke their silence late Sunday […]
In the lengthy post, Elwes went on to describe how painful the loss of Rob and Michele was and shared his gratitude for what they brought to the world when they were alive.
“Thank you Rob and Michele for sharing your life and art with us,” he added. “Because my heart still aches every time I think of you, I know the grief of losing you too soon will likely never go away. Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you.”
