Billy Crystal reflects on 'profound loss' of Rob Reiner Billy Crystal has described his late friend Rob Reiner's death as a "profound loss for humanity". 15 April 2026 Billy Crystal has described Rob Reiner's death as a "profound loss for humanity". Billy Crystal has paid tribute to Rob Reiner The 78-year-old actor grew emotional as he discussed the passing of his close friend and his wife Michele Singer Reiner - who were killed in December - and admitted there have been multiple times since the tragedy that he's gone to call the director for a chat.