Zooey Deschanel Reacts to New Girl’s Dad Rob Reiner’s Death

Zooey Deschanel spoken after death Rob Reinershe plays her father on the hit Fox drama new girl.
“My heart is broken. Rob Reiner is the absolute warmest, funniest, most generous person,” the actress wrote on Instagram on Monday, December 15. “A truly wonderful man. An incredible artist and a fun collaborator. I cherish the time we spent working together and the many films he made that shaped me.”
Deschanel, 45, continued: “Rob and his lovely wife Michelle are always so kind and it brings me so much joy every time I have the pleasure of meeting them. I’m just shattered. Sending so much love to their family and friends. 💔.”
In addition to the tribute, Deschanel also included several photos of her and Reiner on set. A photo shows Deschanel standing with Renner and Jamie Lee Curtiswho plays her mom. (Deschanel’s Jesse tries to pull Parent TrapA style plan to reunite her dad and mom. )
On Sunday, December 14, it was announced that Rob and his wife, Michelle Singer Rainerwas killed at his home in Los Angeles.

Rob Reiner, Zooey Deschanel, Jamie Lee Curtis.
Patrick McElhenney / ©Fox / Courtesy: Everett Collection“It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Michelle and Rob Renner,” a spokesperson for the Renner family said. type in a statement. “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss and ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”
A source revealed US Weekly There was speculation a family member was involved in the incident before the couple’s son was confirmed at the LAPD’s Park City Jail Nick Reiner was arrested. His bail is set at $4 million.
Rob and Michele have been married since 1989. gapthe couple share a son Jack and daughter Romy. The family made a rare appearance together at the Los Angeles premiere Spinal Tap II: The End Continues September.
Before meeting Michelle while filming the iconic romantic comedy when harry met sallyRob married the late Penny Marshall From 1971 to 1981, he adopted her daughter, Tracy Reinerduring their marriage. (Marshall died in 2018 at age 75.)
“I come from the greatest family ever,” Tracy, 61, reacted to Rob and Michelle’s deaths in an interview with NBC News on Sunday. “I don’t know what to say. I’m shocked.”
While Rob is best known as a prolific film director, his performance will go down in Hollywood history. Deschanel previously opened up about his willingness to work with legends like him and Curtis, 67, in a 2012 interview.
“I’m really excited… We’re talking about so many people that are beyond my wildest dreams,” she said of her casting new girl parents. “I think they’re the perfect people. I can’t wait to start filming with them.”
showrunner Elizabeth Merriweather Rob was equally starstruck, telling hollywood reporter In 2012, “Having him on set for a week — I was trying to be cool, but every time I was with him, I would be a little shaken! What he did was so incredible. Those were moments I knew I would look back on years later.”




