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Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for role in ‘The Bear’
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Key Points:
- Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a comedy for his role in FX’s "The Bear," nine months after his tragic death.
- The award was announced at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony in Los Angeles, where Reiner was honored with a standing ovation from peers and friends.
- Reiner was found dead alongside his wife in December 2024, with their son charged with their murders and pleading not guilty.
- His final TV role was in season 4 of "The Bear" as a business consultant, a character well-received by fans, though hopes for his return were ended by his passing.
- Reiner's Emmy win comes 48 years after his previous acting Emmy and marks the first posthumous acting Emmy since 1995.
