Carl Reiner turned 98 years old and died of natural causes, reports the news agency AP.
The Hollywood veteran was an actor, comedian, director, screenwriter and publisher. His career spanned seven decades, and he was particularly popular in the comedy duo with Mel Brooks.
Reiner is also known for writing The Dick Van Dyke Show, and for his roles in the films Ocean’s Eleven and Ocean’s Thirteen. He also directed several Steve Martin films, including The Jerk in 2001.
PREMIERE: Carl Reiner (TV) along with the rest of the cast for the movie “Ocean’s Thirteen”. Here during the Los Angeles premiere in 2007. Photo: AP
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His son, film producer Rob Reiner, confirmed the death on Twitter Tuesday.
– Tonight, my father passed away. It hurts my heart as I write this. He was my guiding light, writes the son.
Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) June 30, 2020
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