Tributes to Rob Reiner pour in from 'Princess Bride' and 'Stand By Me' stars and more

Hollywood is reeling from the loss of Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in an apparent homicide over the weekend.

Tributes have been pouring in for the actor and director and his family, from people he worked with, friends, and those who admired the Oscar-nominated filmmaker.

Kathy Bates, star of Reiner’s 1990 film “Misery,” told NBC News, "I’m horrified hearing this terrible news. Absolutely devastated. I loved Rob. He was brilliant and kind, a man who made films of every genre to challenge himself as an artist. He also fought courageously for his political beliefs. He changed the course of my life."

Bates won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name.

King also shared his condolences, writing on X, “I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele. Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine). Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.”

Reiner directed “Stand By Me,” an adaptation of King’s short story, “The Body,” which starred River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell, and Corey Feldman.

O’Connell kept his words simple, writing, “Love you, Rob,” while Wheaton added on Threads, “I am heartbroken. That’s all I have to say right now.”

Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner’s fantasy adventure classic “The Princess Bride,” shared a photo from the set of their chairs with the caption, “No words”

A spokesperson for the Reiner family addressed the tragedy Sunday evening, saying, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”

Fellow director Ron Howard shared a touching tribute on X, saying, “Our careers and lives intersected often over the decades from Rob writing the pilot script for Happy Days and then as we each shifted from acting careers into directing and producing. He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague and at all times a dedicated citizen. Rob will be missed on so many levels. My heart goes out to his family and his many close friends.”

John Cusack, who appeared in Reiner's 1985 comedy “The Sure Thing,” wrote in a post on X: "Shocked by the death of Rob Reiner - a great man."

Relatives of “All in the Family's” creator Norman Lear - who died in 2023 - said in a statement, "The Lear Family is devastated by the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world. Norman would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place."

Actor Josh Gad posted, "He was one of the greatest directors of our time. He was a friend. He was simply a beautiful person. Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were two of the kindest and caring souls you could ever imagine."

“Cobra Kai” star Paul Walter Hauser mourned the director's loss and declared his 1992 courtroom drama “A Few Good Men” was one of the reasons he chose a career in acting. He wrote, "[A Few Good Men was ] THE reason I became an actor, and Rob’s filmography behind the camera is THE reason I wanted to direct and still do."

TMZ first broke the news that authorities were investigating reports of two people found dead in the home owned by Reiner. The outlet later confirmed it was the Reiners, reportedly stabbed to death.

One of the couple’s sons, Nick, was taken into custody and is being held on a $4 million bond, according to online records for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. Sources told ABC News he was booked on suspicion of murder.