Michelle Obama is opening up in regards to the tragic deaths of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his spouse, Michele Singer Reiner.
“We’ve recognized them for a lot of, a few years, and we have been imagined to be seeing them that night time — final night time — and we received the information,” Michelle, 61, mentioned of herself and Barack Obama throughout a Monday, December 15, look on Jimmy Kimmel Stay.
Michelle additionally appeared to deal with President Donald Trump, who earlier Monday mocked Rob’s dying, describing him as a “deranged individual” who had “Trump derangement syndrome,” referring to the director’s frequent opposition to the Trump administration.
“And let me simply say this: In contrast to some individuals, Rob and Michele Reiner are a number of the most respectable, brave individuals,” Michelle mentioned on Monday. “They don’t seem to be deranged or crazed. What they’ve at all times been are passionate individuals. In a time when there’s not a whole lot of braveness happening, they have been the type of people that have been able to put their actions behind what they cared about. They usually cared about their household, and so they cared about this nation, and so they cared about equity and fairness, and that’s the reality. I do know them.”
Rob, who was 78, and Michelle, 68, have been discovered useless inside their dwelling within the Brentwood space of Los Angeles on Sunday, December 14. The Los Angeles Police Division mentioned the couple have been found with obvious stab wounds.
On Monday, Us Weekly confirmed that their son, Nick, 32, had been taken into custody and arrested on a homicide cost in connection along with his mother and father’ deaths. He’s presently being held on the Twin Towers jail in L.A. with no bail.
Rob and Michele shared three youngsters: sons Jake, 34, and Nick, and daughter Romy, 27. Rob additionally shared an adopted daughter, Tracy, 61, along with his first spouse, filmmaker Penny Marshall.
“It’s with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” a household spokesman mentioned in an announcement on Sunday. “We’re heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privateness throughout this unbelievably tough time.”
Former U.S. President Barack, 64, was among the many celebrities and politicians who paid tribute to the Reiners late Sunday night time.
“Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved spouse, Michele. Rob’s achievements in movie and tv gave us a few of our most cherished tales on display screen,” Barack wrote by way of X. “However beneath all the tales he produced was a deep perception within the goodness of individuals—and a lifelong dedication to placing that perception into motion. Collectively, he and his spouse lived lives outlined by goal. They are going to be remembered for the values they championed and the numerous individuals they impressed. We ship our deepest condolences to all who beloved them.”
A supply completely informed Us on Monday that there was some commotion between Rob, Michele and Nick at Conan O’Brien’s vacation social gathering the night time earlier than the couple have been killed.
Nick allegedly acted “creepily” on the Saturday, December 13, occasion. “Nick was going as much as individuals at Conan O’Brien’s social gathering asking in the event that they have been well-known,” a supply mentioned, whereas TMZ reported that Rob and Nick received into an argument which was overheard by different visitors.
