Cary Elwes Shares a Touching Tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner: A Heartfelt Reflection on Loss
Cary Elwes Remembers Late Director Rob Reiner in Emotional Social Media Tribute
Cary Elwes, known for his role in The Princess Bride, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media today honoring the late director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner. The couple tragically passed away earlier this month, reportedly at the hands of their son, Nick Reiner.
Reflecting on his relationship with Reiner, Elwes wrote, "Enough time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words. I was 24 when I first met Rob Reiner on The Princess Bride. And from that very first meeting, I fell in love with him." He expressed his admiration, highlighting the profound impact Reiner’s mentorship had on his life and career.
Elwes recalled, “The first thing I noticed about Rob was that he wore his heart on his sleeve. This was a man who felt deeply, whose heart was filled with love and compassion." His sentiments echoed those of other cast members who also shared tributes shortly after the filmmaker’s passing.
The actor reminisced about Reiner’s philosophy on filmmaking, sharing, “He used to say, ‘Once the movie is released, it belongs to other people. But while you are making it, that’s your time on the planet, so you wanna make it good.’ And boy was my time with him on The Princess Bride beyond great." Elwes noted that every day spent working with Reiner was filled with laughter. He added, “The movie is about love, loyalty, and sacrifice—things that Rob held dear, which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it.”
In addition to his directorial skills, Elwes praised the couple’s commitment to philanthropy and helping marginalized communities. He remarked, "In a town where many talk the talk, they truly walked it. Whenever we got together, we would talk about family, life, movies, and politics. But without fail, Rob would always find a way to make us laugh. That was important to him. Finding the joy.”
Elwes concluded his message, which included behind-the-scenes footage from the classic film, with poignant reflections on their bond. “If I could make him laugh in return, I felt like I had won the lottery. His laugh was one of the greatest sounds I’ve ever known—so heartfelt it still rings in my ears. Thank you, Rob and Michele, for sharing your life and art with us. Because my heart still aches every time I think of you, I know the grief of losing you too soon will likely never go away. Sure, death cannot stop true love, but life is pain without you.”
