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Billy Crystal Leads Emotional Rob Reiner Tribute At 2026 Oscars

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Actor and director friend Billie (Billy) Crystal led the emotional tribute to late filmmaker Rob Reiner during Sunday's Academy Awards, honoring his legacy as a master storyteller alongside co-stars from their shared projects including When Harry Met Sally... The 78-year-old actor took stage at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre on March 15th and was joined by an ensemble of stars who appeared in or were associated with Reiner’s work.

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    Billy Crystal led an emotional In Memoriam segment honoring legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner during Sunday's 2026 Oscars.
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    Crystal shared a touching tribute to his late friend and collaborator on stage at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre alongside other stars of the director's films.
Mar 16, 01:22 "Actor Billy Crystal paid tribute to legendary director Rob Reiner during a touching moment at the Oscars. They first met when they starred together in an episode of 'It's Always Sunny...'}
Mar 15 (Sunday), Evening 'Rob and his wife, Michele Singer-Reimer were found dead on Decemher'

Actor BillyCrystal led an In Memoriam tribute to RobReiner during Sunday's Oscars ceremony.

— [Mar 16,02:45] The Guardian

'To the millions who have enjoyed his films all these years,I want you toknow how many timesRob told me that he loved making movies with us.', 'This tribute highlighted Reiner' s lasting impact on cinema.

— [Mar 16,02:45] TheWrap

'Hismovieswill last for lifetimes', said Crystal during his emotional address to the audience at Los Angeles'Dolby Theatre

— [Mar 16,03:08] HollywoodReporter