How Rob Reiner’s Closest Friends Are ‘Fiercely’ Standing By His Children After Family Tragedy

As Hollywood mourns the shocking and tragic deaths of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele Singer Reiner, the couple’s closest friends are rallying to protect and support their children—Jake and Romy.

People reported that Rob’s closest friends, including Billy Crystal and Albert Brooks, have stepped in during the family’s darkest days, offering what one source describes as fierce, unwavering support as the siblings navigate an unimaginable loss.

Hollywood Friends Rally Around Jake & Romy Reiner

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“Rob and Michele were beloved in Hollywood, and their friends like Billy Crystal and Albert Brooks are truly like family and fiercely protective,” a source told People.

Jake, 34, and Romy, 28, “will never be alone as they try to face this,” the source adds. “They are being incredibly strong and have a huge support system they can lean on.”

Rob also shared an older daughter, Tracy, 61, from his first marriage to late actor-director Penny Marshall.

Inside the Tragic Case Against Son Nick Reiner

In a case that has shaken the entertainment industry, Rob, 78, and Michele, 70, were found dead of multiple sharp force injuries inside their bedroom on Sunday, December 14, as reported by People.

Their 32-year-old son Nick, who has struggled with addiction since his teen years, was arrested later that night and has since been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Nick appeared in court on December 17, where his lawyer, Alan Jackson, declined to enter a plea. His arraignment is scheduled to continue on January 7.

‘A Huge Shock’: How the Family Is Coping

The source says the tragedy has been overwhelming for Jake and Romy, but they have not faced it alone.

“It’s, of course, been a huge shock to the system. This nightmare came out of nowhere for them, but they’ve been surrounded with support since the second they found out,” the source told People.

In a statement released December 17, Jake and Romy described the loss of their parents as “horrific and devastating.”

As per the statement published by Today:

“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” the siblings said, adding that it is “something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”

They also acknowledged the support they have received.

“We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life,” the statement continued.

“We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”

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