Two of the children of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, released a new statement following their death of parentssaying they intend to share their plans for a memorial service “at a later date.”
“Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received. They will share information about a memorial service honoring their parents at a later date,” reads the statement CBS News received Tuesday from a spokesperson for Jake and Romy Reiner.
Their brother, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal beating of his parents.
Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead on December 14 in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 78 years old and she was 70 years old.
The shocking news of their deaths sparked a wave of sincere tributes celebrities, friends, fans and political leaders. In addition to Rob Reiner’s beloved repertoire in the film and television industry, the couple had a long history of progressive political activism, particularly in their home state of California.
Jake and Romy Reiner first expressed in a statement released last week about their parents and the outpouring of support.
“Words cannot even describe the unimaginable pain we experience every moment of every day. The horrible and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something no one should ever experience. They were not just our parents; they were our best friends,” they said.
“We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness and support we have received not only from our family and friends, but from people from all walks of life. We now ask for respect and privacy, that speculation be tempered with compassion and humanity, and that our parents be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”
