Coverage dated December 16, 2025

Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks and other close friends of Rob and Michele Reiner pay tribute

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Some of Rob and Michele Reiner's closest friends, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, have released a heartfelt statement mourning the couple. The statement praises Rob's storytelling talent, noting his range from comedy to drama.

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Billy Crystal, Larry David and More Honor Rob and Michele Reiner: 'We Will Miss Them Forever' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Close friends of Rob and Michele Reiner are remembering the remarkable couple following news of their tragic deaths.

  2. KOB 4

    Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks and other close friends of Rob and Michele Reiner pay tribute (opens KOB 4)

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    Some of Rob and Michele Reiner's closest friends, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, have released a heartfelt statement mourning the couple. The statement praises Rob's storytelling talent, noting his range from comedy to drama.

  3. Variety

    Rob Reiner’s Close Friends Billy Crystal, Larry David and More Release Statement After Director’s Death: ‘He Was Always At the Top of His Game’ (opens Variety)

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    Rob Reiner was honored by Billy Crystal, Larry David and more in a joint statement on Tuesday.

  4. Deadline

    Rob Reiner Remembered By Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks, Larry David, More (opens Deadline)

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    Rob Reiner was remembered by a group of his friends including Billy Crystal, Larry David, Martin Short, Albert Brooks and more in a statement about his death.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Billy Crystal, Martin Short, Larry David, Albert Brooks and More Remember Rob and Michele Reiner: “We Will Miss Them Forever” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks, Martin Short, Larry David and more friends of Rob and Michele Reiner have released a joint statement amid their deaths.

  6. The Guardian

    Rob Reiner’s friends Billy Crystal and Larry David remember director together: ‘He was always at the top of his game’ (opens The Guardian)

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    In a joint statement with other close friends, including Albert Brooks and Martin Short, the comedians pay tribute to the Reiners after their deaths

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