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Rob Reiner, the legendary filmmaker behind among the most comforting films of our lives, and his spouse Michele Singer Reiner, weren’t simply trade names. They have been dad and mom who, by all accounts, by no means stopped combating for his or her little one whilst that battle took every thing out of them.
Rob’s profession was constructed on laughter and coronary heart. However in 2016, he stepped into darker, extra private terrain with Being Charlie, a movie co-written by his son Nick that explored dependancy and self-destruction. On the time, it felt like a painful however hopeful window right into a household attempting to heal. Nick additionally spoke about his “darkish years,” struggles with medication that started too younger, and his repeated stints in rehab. Rob and Michele stood beside him, even when the street appeared infinite.
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Practically a decade later, that street led to someplace unthinkable. On Sunday, 78-year-old Rob and his 68-year-old spouse have been discovered stabbed to dying inside their Brentwood residence. One supply with information of the scenario described the scene to Individuals on Tuesday as:
“A Hollywood horror-scene nightmare.”
The following day, police confirmed that Nick, who had reportedly been residing together with his dad and mom, was arrested on suspicion of homicide. He’s being held with out bail.
And whereas no motive has been launched, insiders instructed Individuals there’d been rising concern about Nick’s habits within the days main as much as the tragedy. And but nonetheless, some people near the household are portray an image of relentless effort and love.
As one supply defined to the magazine on Tuesday:
“They have been such a tight-knit household. They did every thing collectively.”
However love doesn’t all the time imply salvation. The identical supply went on to say:
“They might by no means attain stability with Nick. They tried every thing — giving him area, holding him shut — however his struggles are so deep. It’s only a guardian’s worst nightmare.”
One other insider echoed that heartbreaking fact:
“They have been such beautiful folks, and tried in each manner to assist their son.”
Wow.
As we’ve been following, there have been stories of a heated argument between Rob and Nick at Conan O’Brien‘s vacation celebration the night time earlier than the couple’s deaths, with witnesses describing Nick as erratic and alarming. Lower than 24 hours later, Rob and Michele have been gone.
We proceed to ship our condolences to the Reiner household, in addition to their mates and family members in mourning.
Should you or somebody is experiencing substance abuse, assist is offered. Take into account trying out the assets SAMHSA gives at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or try StartYourRecovery.org.
[Image via Michele Singer Reiner/Instagram/MEGA/WENN]
