2026 Oscars Taps Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan for Rob Reiner Tribute

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2025 was a year marked by the loss of many famous faces, and it ended on a particularly tragic note with the death of Rob Reiner. The acclaimed actor and director, 78, and his wife, Michele, 70, were found dead at their home, reportedly victims of murder by their son, Nick. The news shocked and saddened fans around the world, who had long enjoyed Reiner’s iconic films.

The 98th Academy Awards are almost here! On March 15th, movie fans will gather at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to celebrate the year’s best films. As always, the ceremony will honor those from the film and television industry who have passed away, and this year, Rob Reiner will be a special focus of the tribute, with some surprise guests participating.

According to Variety, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, the stars of When Harry Met Sally, will come together to honor director Rob Reiner at the 2026 Oscars. Crystal is expected to speak about Reiner during the show’s tribute to those the industry has lost, and Ryan will join him on stage. Other actors who have worked with Reiner in his popular films may also participate, though their involvement hasn’t been announced yet.

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2026-03-05 03:31