Comedy legend Carl Reiner has died at the age of 98, passing away from natural causes in his home in Beverly Hills.
Just days ago, Reiner sent out one last tweet saying: “Nothing pleases me more than knowing that I have lived the best life possible by having met & marrying the gifted Estelle (Stella) Lebost – who partnered with me in bringing Rob, Annie & Lucas Reiner into to this needy & evolving world.”
An actor, director, screenwriter, and publisher with a career spanning seven decades, Reiner created “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” helmed over a dozen films including “The Jerk” and “Oh God!,” starred in the likes of “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” and “The History of the World, Part 1,” and famously collaborated with Mel Brooks on some iconic comedy sketches.
He also made multiple memorable appearances on comedies and dramas from “Frasier” to “Ally McBea,”and found a new fanbase with his role in the “Ocean’s Eleven” trilogy. Across his career he won multiple Emmys and even a Grammy. His final film role was as Carl Reineroceros in “Toy Story 4”.
He was the father of actor and director Rob Reiner, author Annie Reiner, and artist Lucas Reiner. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends and many fans.
