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Jamie Lee Curtis honors Rob Reiner during 2026 Emmys In Memoriam segment

The late actor and director recently set a record with a posthumous Emmy win

Updated Sep 15, 2026 · 05:17 UTC3 reports

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Jamie Lee Curtis delivered an emotional tribute to late director and actor Rob Reiner during the In Memoriam segment at the 2026 Emmy Awards.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Reiner recently received a posthumous Emmy for his guest role in "The Bear," establishing a record 48-year gap between acting Emmy wins.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Reiner and his wife Michele died in December, and their son Nick Reiner has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with their deaths.[Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]

Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to Rob Reiner during the 2026 Emmy Awards In Memoriam segment.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Rob Reiner won a posthumous Emmy Award for guest actor in a comedy series for his work in "The Bear."[Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Reiner set a record for the longest gap between acting Emmy wins at 48 years, surpassing the 37-year gap record previously held by his father, Carl Reiner.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele died in December 2025.[Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
Nick Reiner was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances in connection with his parents' deaths.[Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges and legal proceedings remain ongoing.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]

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