Conan O'Brien, host of the 98th Academy Awards, has described the upcoming tribute to the late Rob Reiner as 'very powerful.' The director, known for films such as When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride, died alongside his wife Michele on 14 December 2025.
Speaking to Extra, O'Brien said the tribute is 'hard to sum up' but will be a significant part of the ceremony on 15 March in Hollywood. Oscars producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan confirmed that this year's 'in memoriam' segment will be longer than usual, aiming to honour the 'incredible people we've lost.'
Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 70, were found dead from multiple stab wounds. Their son Nick, 32, was arrested the following day and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail.
Nick Reiner, who was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia weeks before the killings, is next due in court on 29 April. If convicted, he faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
