Rob Reiner was alive, laughing, and still imagining what lay ahead just hours before his life abruptly ended. The contrast between those final moments and the devastating news that followed has left friends, family, and colleagues struggling to comprehend how quickly everything changed. What makes his death especially haunting is not only the loss itself, but the memory of how fully alive he was right up until the end. Those who spoke with him that day recall a man energized by ideas, anchored by love, and deeply engaged with the world around him.
