The Saw actor took to Instagram to express his sadness over Reiner’s shocking death: “Enough time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words”
The sudden and shocking death of beloved director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer on December 14 continues to reverberate through Hollywood, as Reiner’s friends and colleagues react to the tragedy. The latest to speak out is English actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner’s 1987 fantasy classic, The Princess Bride, opposite Robin Wright in the title role.
Posting on Instagram with some behind the scenes footage from the film, Elwes was candid about his feelings, saying, “Enough time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words.”
Reiner, 87, and Singer, 70, were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders.
“I was 24 when I first met Rob Reiner on The Princess Bride,” Elwes went on to say. “and from that very first meeting I fell in love with him. I was already a fan of his work so meeting him in person was a dream come true. As we began spending more time together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life. I also knew that by casting me as Westley he was giving me the keys to the castle.”
But beyond pretty much inaugurating Elwes’ Hollywood career, the Saw star praised Reiner’s warmth and compassion, noting that “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. He wasn’t impressed by how much money you had or if you had a privileged upbringing. He just wanted to know if you were a ‘good guy.’ He always tried to find the best in people.”
He also mourned Singer, whom Reiner met while shooting When Harry Met Sally, calling her “a gifted photographer” and “an incredibly loving, intelligent person. Deeply passionate about her family and about lifting others up. To say that they were a great team would be an understatement.”
“Because my heart still aches every time I think of you,” he concluded. “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.”
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