A close friend of the late Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has shared an extraordinary and poignant message she received from the couple weeks after they were found murdered in their Los Angeles home.
A Heartbreaking Arrival in the Post
The film world was left reeling earlier this month when the award-winning When Harry Met Sally director Rob Reiner, 70, and his wife Michele, also in her 70s, were discovered stabbed to death at their residence. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was subsequently charged with the killings and remains in custody awaiting a court hearing scheduled for 7 January.
Amidst an outpouring of tributes from across the celebrity sphere, a touching new detail has emerged. Fitness trainer and spiritual healer Neda Soderqvist, who shared a deep friendship with the couple, took to social media this week to reveal she had received a Christmas card from Michele and Rob that arrived by post long after their tragic deaths.
The Personal Message 'From Heaven'
Neda posted an image of the personalised card, which contained a handwritten note from the Reiners. The message read: "Dear Neda. What can I say after all these years. We love each other, are mad at each other, and then just move on! And it always works out! I hope you have a great holiday with your family who adore you. Love Michele and Rob."
In an emotional caption accompanying the post, Neda expressed her profound feelings. "Today in the mail was a card from Michele and Rob Reiner! Even from Heaven, they are still making sure that everyone receives their bonuses," she wrote. She recalled Michele's insistence that she use any bonus money on herself, a testament to their close bond.
Neda made a promise in her post: "Today Michelle I promise you I’ll keep $100 and the rest I’m going to donate in your honor... thank you for being my best friend ride or die. Someone who taught me self-worth self-love and I will keep your legacy going forever."
A Legacy of Kindness and a Family in Mourning
This heartfelt post follows Neda's initial reaction to the news of her friends' deaths just over two weeks ago. She previously shared a series of photos and videos, describing the couple as "the epitome of selflessness" and highlighting their quiet acts of generosity.
Rob and Michele Reiner are survived by their three children: Jake, 34, Nick, 32, and daughter Romy, 28. According to reports, Nick had struggled with drug addiction and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia prior to the alleged incident.
The arrival of this final, timely card has served as a bittersweet reminder of the couple's thoughtfulness, offering a sliver of comfort to those grieving their devastating loss, even as the legal proceedings against their son are set to begin in the new year.
