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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Lisa McLoughlin

Billy Crystal breaks silence on Rob Reiner’s death in poignant tribute

Billy Crystal has paid tribute to his close friend Rob Reiner and the film director’s wife, Michele, joining a group of leading figures from the US comedy world in a joint statement following the couple’s brutal murder.

Crystal was among several prominent friends and collaborators, including Albert Brooks, Larry David, Martin Short and director Barry Levinson, who shared a statement with the Associated Press on Tuesday evening honouring the filmmaker’s life and work.

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