Overview
- Brooks says Reiner collapsed in the bathroom of his Beverly Hills home in June 2020 and died shortly after, reportedly of a heart attack.
- He recalls urging first responders to continue resuscitation efforts for about an hour, saying he did not want to let his friend go.
- Rob Reiner corroborates the account on camera in the documentary, with his comments recorded prior to his death in December at age 78.
- Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! is directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio and debuts Jan. 22 on HBO.
- The film situates the moment within Brooks and Reiner’s decades-long partnership, from The 2000 Year Old Man to their nightly dinners after their spouses died, and includes interviews with comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, and Dave Chappelle.