Bruce Vilanch Pays Tribute to Rob Reiner: ‘He Never Got the Auteur Crown He Deserved’

On December 14, legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Brentwood home in what authorities have ruled a homicide. Reiner was a Hollywood legend whose career as an actor, writer, director, producer, and activist touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the industry, peers, and the audiences who grew up with his work.

On December 19,  writer Bruce Vilanch shared a touching tribute to Reiner on social media to pay tribute to the director, with whom he shared a friendship of 50 years. In the post, he gives insight into Reiner as a person, his inner circle, and why Vilanch considers him a “mensch.”