Cary Elwes channels ‘Princess Bride’ in a final farewell to Rob Reiner: ‘Life is pain without you’

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Cary Elwes, known for his role in “The Princess Bride,” says he’s still deeply saddened by the recent deaths of his friend, director Rob Reiner, and Rob’s wife, Michele Singer Reiner. He expects to feel their loss for a long time to come.

Elwes shared on Instagram Tuesday that the pain of losing his close friend still feels fresh, and he believes that sadness will likely stay with him forever.

More than two weeks after the Reiners were found deceased at their home on December 14th, Cary Elwes shared a touching tribute. He explained he needed time to process his sadness before he could speak publicly about it.

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Appreciation: Rob Reiner found a way to please everyone — by going his own way

Rob Reiner directed some incredibly successful and beloved films – classics like the romantic comedy ‘When Harry Met Sally…’, the thriller ‘Misery’, and the fantasy adventure ‘The Princess Bride’ – and he always resisted being defined by a single genre.

The 63-year-old actor reminisced about his work with director Rob Reiner on the 1987 classic, “The Princess Bride,” and their friendship over the years. He shared some fun behind-the-scenes clips from filming and a sweet moment from a 25th-anniversary celebration. He remembers first meeting Reiner almost 40 years ago when he was cast as Westley, the hero of the popular fantasy film.

Elwes, already a fan of Reiner’s work, shared that he immediately connected with the director upon meeting him, saying he ‘fell in love’ with him right away.

Elwes described the director of films like “When Harry Met Sally…” and “Stand By Me” as someone he genuinely enjoyed being around, praising his honesty and positive outlook. Reflecting on working with Reiner on “The Princess Bride,” Elwes shared that he doesn’t recall a single day on set without laughter.

California

Even though he was a strong liberal, Reiner managed to connect with conservatives like Fox News host Laura Ingraham and actor James Woods, and they came to respect him.

The actor’s social media post also honored Rob and Lyn Reiner’s relationship and their decades-long commitment to progressive political issues. Cary Elwes wrote that the Reiners didn’t just talk about making a difference – they actually lived by their values.

Elwes praised Reiner’s natural comedic talent and commitment to creating a fun atmosphere. He said making Reiner laugh felt as lucky as winning the lottery.

Elwes described the man’s laugh as one of the most wonderful sounds he’d ever heard, so genuine that he could still vividly recall it.

Cary Elwes and Rob Reiner remained close friends after making “The Princess Bride” and worked together again in 2015 on the film “Being Charlie.” Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, co-wrote “Being Charlie,” which tells the story of a famous actor who runs for office and his son’s battle with drug addiction. Now 32, Nick Reiner has been accused of murdering his parents following a long struggle with addiction and personal challenges.

Movies

Rob Reiner directed a wide range of films, successfully moving between different genres throughout his career. Some of his most popular movies include ‘This Is Spinal Tap,’ ‘The Princess Bride,’ ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ and ‘Misery.’

Actor Cary Elwes, the most recent celebrity to praise director Rob Reiner, ended his tribute by quoting a famous line from his role in “The Princess Bride.”

“Sure, death cannot stop true love,” he wrote, “but life is pain without you.”

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2025-12-31 22:31