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Zooey Deschanel, Jamie Lee Curtis Lead Tributes Following Deaths of Rob Reiner and Wife

Messages highlight support for the couple’s children, with requests for space to grieve.

Overview

  • Zooey Deschanel posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute, calling Rob Reiner “the absolute warmest, funniest, most generous of spirits” and “a truly good human being.”
  • Deschanel, who worked with Reiner when he played her character’s father on New Girl, said she cherished their time together and was “absolutely devastated.”
  • Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest said they were “numb and sad and shocked” by the “violent, tragic deaths” and emphasized their focus on supporting the Reiners’ children.
  • The pair asked for time to grieve, noting the couple’s creative impact and advocacy, while promising continued support for the immediate family.
  • Fans filled Deschanel’s post with condolences and memories, as public tributes grew while official details remained limited and privacy was requested.