23 minutes ago, AMCOLTLLover said:

WTF is going on today man..

Bob Reiner gets killed with his wife by his son.

Rachael Carpani from McLeods daughters dead.

Carl Carlton

And Anthony Geary.

I’m in shock

What??!! 😲

Kevin Bacon's tribute

1 hour ago, I Am A Swede said:

What??!! 😲

Yes she aged 45… she died from her illness

The surviving boys from Stand By Me (Wil Wheaton, Jerry O'Connell, Cory Feldman) have been touring the country on a bus together for the 40th anniversary of the movie, which Rob Reiner directed...

Wil Wheaton talks about his and their feelings

https://wilwheaton.net/2025/12/this-is-such-a-painful-loss-my-heart-is-broken/

Edited Tuesday at 12:46 AM4 days by janea4old

9 hours ago, AMCOLTLLover said:

Yes she aged 45… she died from her illness

That is so sad. Jodi may not have been my favourite character on "McLeod's Daughters" but she was still a vital part of why the show was so good the first few years. 45 is much too young to die.

R.I.P Rachael

On 12/14/2025 at 10:35 PM, dannpan said:

This is scary. Lots of questions as to what happened here.

That's very sad for them to get murdered. Have my condolences to their family and the film industry.

Update: Nick Reiner had his first court appearance today in a suicide vest. He did NOT enter a plea. He is being held without bond. His arraignment has been delayed until January 7th, 2026.

Dec.16, 2025
Close friends of Rob and Michele Reiner release statement to the Associated Press
https://apnews.com/article/rob-michele-reiner-ap-statement-close-friends-a9be43c1748bd6c955744c1fbae12389

It is signed by Billy and Janice Crystal, Albert and Kimberly Brooks, Martin Short, Alan and Robin Zweibel, Larry David and Ashley Underwood, Marc Shaiman and Lou Mirabal, Barry and Diana Levinson, and Ambassador James Costos and Michael Smith.

Here is the statement in full:

“Going to the movies in a dark theater filled with strangers having a common experience, laughing, crying, screaming in fear, or watching an intense drama unfold is still an unforgettable thrill. Tell us a story audiences demand of us. Absorbing all he had learned from his father Carl and his mentor Norman Lear, Rob Reiner not only was a great comic actor, he became a master story teller. There is no other director who has his range. From comedy to drama to ‘mockumentary’ to documentary he was always at the top of his game. He charmed audiences. They trusted him. They lined up to see his films.

“His comedic touch was beyond compare, his love of getting the music of the dialogue just right, and his sharpening of the edge of a drama was simply elegant. For the actors, he loved them. For the writers he made them better. His greatest gift was freedom. If you had an idea, he listened, he brought you into the process. They always felt they were working as a team. To be in his hands as a film maker was a privilege but that is only part of his legacy.

“Rob was also a passionate, brave citizen, who not only cared for this country he loved, he did everything he could to make it better and with his loving wife Michele, he had the perfect partner. Strong and determined, Michele and Rob Reiner devoted a great deal of their lives for the betterment of our fellow citizens... They were a special force together-dynamic, unselfish and inspiring. We were their friends, and we will miss them forever.

“There is a line from one of Rob’s favorite films, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?’ You have no idea.”

15 hours ago, janea4old said:

“There is a line from one of Rob’s favorite films, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?’ You have no idea.”

And that's what it's all about, isn't it? Leading an exemplary life that touches all the lives around you, so that your presence will still be felt long after you're gone.

As an actor, writer, director and humanitarian, Rob Reiner led just such a life. He was what I'd call a "mensch," and I truly hope to be like him when I grow up.

Got a sad news

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a plane crash

It's that time again. @DRW50

Thanks @Vee

This year they had to just jump in as there were so many to cover. I thought they did a wonderful job. This year felt endless and as I see so many people who meant so much to us pass by, I am reminded of why. The moments with Terence Stamp and David Lynch got to me the most. A beautiful ending.

I also love that they cut from Diane Ladd to Lynch through Wild at Heart.

Edited 17 hours ago17 hr by DRW50

I was just coming to post this! I think it was especially well done, and it seemed to meld the old-style TCM tributes with the dialogue with the new, i.e. music style and such.

And considering the sheer enormity of talent lost, not to mention very recently and in such a horrible way, this turned out better than I imagined, not looking at all rushed.

Edited 11 hours ago11 hr by Wendy

Why don't they wait until the end of the year? There's over a week left and not to be morbid, but anything can happen between now and the new year.

10 hours ago, I Am A Swede said:

Why don't they wait until the end of the year? There's over a week left and not to be morbid, but anything can happen between now and the new year.

They want it in heavy rotation on the network during the holidays when people are actually watching. Waiting until Dec 31 means it doesn't air until January, and people will have moved on, gone back to work, etc. Plus, the production crew goes on break for the holidays.

Also, they do amend it from time to time for late-breaking deaths, like they did with Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Faulkner