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Rob Reiner used his fame to advocate for progressive causes. 'Just a really special man. A terrible day'

by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES " Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor and film director. But the Brentwood resident, known for the classic films "Stand by Me" and "When Harry Met Sally," was also a political force, an outspoken supporter of progressive causes and a Democratic Party activist who went beyond the typical role of celebrities who host glitzy fundraisers. Reiner was deeply involved in issues ...

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 9:08am on December 15, 2025