Producer Reveals Why Nick Reiner’s Parents Would Want Him to Have ‘Forgiveness’

There has been a lot of attention on Rob Reiner and Michele Singer’s middle child, son Nick Reiner, after their sudden and tragic deaths on Sunday, December 14. Nick was arrested and charged with the murders of his parents, and a spotlight has been shone on who he is and what he has done. 

Nick has previously spoken about his struggles with addiction, which even led to brief stints of homelessness. In 2016, he was sober and talking about his collaboration with his father on the film “Being Charlie.” The movie gives an insight into addiction, and although it was not an accurate portrayal of Nick’s life, it was something he penned because of his experiences. Who was Nick? And why does a producer feel that his parents would want forgiveness for his alleged actions?

Nick Reiner’s Parents Wanted the Best for Him

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Someone who worked with Nick around the time of “Being Charlie” is producer Douglas Shaffer, who described him as being a “gentle guy” in an interview with People.

He shared why he thought Rob and Michele would want eventual forgiveness for their son over this “absolute Hollywood tragedy.”

“There’s lots and lots of healing that needs to be done,” Shaffer told People. “I think they would probably want people to feel empathy towards Nick’s struggles. And perhaps forgiveness down the road.”

Shaffer also discussed who Rob was as a father, calling him “proud” and a “loving father, along with Michele — she was a loving mother… Nick had a good support system, as far as I knew.” Although Nick had people around him who loved him, Shaffer says that Rob “struggled to understand” Nick’s addiction issues. “I think he was trying to find the best way to help his son. He wasn’t sure if he should be more demanding on [things like] getting into rehab. [Rob] took more of a loving approach.”

Shaffer revealed that Nick’s parents wanted the best for him, and they wanted him to be happy. “Rob just wanted Nick to be safe. He just wanted him to be safe and happy. … It’s just a shame, because all he wanted was the best for Nick,” he said. 

Remembering Rob Reiner & Michele Singer

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If Nick is to be forgiven, that is something his siblings will have to determine later. He is the middle child and has an older brother, Jake Reiner, and a younger sister, Romy Reiner. They are also half-siblings to Tracy Reiner, Rob’s daughter from his previous marriage. 

Jake and Romy have released a statement about their absolute heartache after their parents’ deaths. “Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” they told People. “The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”

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