"Harry and Sally" Director Reiner: A Magnanimous Genius - Rob Reiner, legendary director of *When Harry Met Sally*, dies at 78 alongside wife
Rob Reiner, the acclaimed director of When Harry Met Sally, has died at 78. His wife, Michele Singer, also passed away under circumstances now being investigated by homicide detectives. Friends, colleagues, and political figures have begun paying tribute to his decades-long career in film and activism.
Born in the Bronx in 1947, Reiner grew up in a family deeply connected to the entertainment world. He first gained fame as an actor in All in the Family before shifting to directing with Stand by Me in 1986. Three years later, he released When Harry Met Sally, a film now regarded as one of his most iconic works.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Reiner a 'big-hearted genius' and expressed deep sadness at his loss. The director’s legacy includes influential films, political engagement, and a family now mourning both him and his wife. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances of their deaths.
