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Rob Reiner news
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The gist
Rob Reiner won a posthumous Emmy for 'The Bear' on Sep 7, 2026. The win breaks his father Carl Reiner's record for longest gap between acting Emmys.
Background
Rob Reiner, the acclaimed director and actor known for 'The Princess Bride' and 'When Harry Met Sally', was found stabbed to death along with his wife Michele in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. Their son Nick has been charged with their murders. Reiner's final role was a guest arc on the FX series 'The Bear', for which he received a posthumous Emmy nomination.
How it unfolded
- Dec 14, 2025Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Brentwood home, with their son Nick later charged with their murders.
- early Aug 2026Jake Reiner, the couple's eldest son, married Maria Gilfillan in a small ceremony, eight months after his parents' deaths.
- Sep 7, 2026Rob Reiner posthumously won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in 'The Bear', with presenter Wendi McLendon-Covey accepting on his behalf.
Who’s saying what
- Presenter
- Wendi McLendon-Covey said, 'We all wish he was here' as the audience gave a standing ovation.
Still unverified
Details of Jake Reiner's wedding ceremony are based on a TMZ report and have not been independently confirmed.