Princess Bride Star Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to Rob Reiner

On December 29th, Cary Elwes, known for his role in the 1987 film The Princess Bride, shared a heartfelt message about the movie’s director, Rob Reiner. Along with a behind-the-scenes video, Elwes wrote that he was finally able to express his sadness over Reiner’s recent loss. He recalled meeting Reiner when he was 24 years old, and immediately admiring him as a director—he had been a fan of Reiner’s work for a long time. As they worked together, Elwes felt a strong connection with Reiner and realized how much he valued their relationship. He also felt grateful that Reiner had chosen him to play Westley, believing it was a pivotal moment in his career.

You know, The Princess Bride wasn’t an instant blockbuster when it came out, but it’s become this total cult favorite – honestly, one of Rob Reiner’s best films. Cary Elwes actually wrote a book about making the movie a few years back, and he shared some really touching stuff about Rob. He said the first thing he noticed about Rob was how openly emotional he was – a genuinely compassionate guy. It wasn’t about money or status with Rob; he just wanted to know if you were a good person at heart. He always looked for the best in everyone, and he really felt for people who were struggling.

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were tragically killed in their Los Angeles home on December 15th. Their 32-year-old son, Nick, is in custody in connection with the deaths. Actor Cary Elwes shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing, “Thank you, Rob and Michele, for sharing your lives and art with us.” He continued, expressing his deep sorrow and saying that the pain of their loss will likely always remain, and that while love endures, life feels incomplete without them.

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2025-12-30 18:54