Rob Reiner’s death changed Billy Crystal’s relationship with God
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Billy Crystal revealed that his faith has been shaken after experiencing multiple tragedies, including losing his home in the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and the death of his close friend Rob Reiner in December 2025.
- The 78-year-old actor admitted he no longer talks to God, citing a loss of trust due to the many bad events and the current troubling state of the world.
- Crystal's new Broadway play, 860, is inspired by the year of losses he endured, including the destruction of his family home and Reiner's death; Reiner helped choose the play's title before his passing.
- Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered in their Los Angeles home, and their son Nick is on trial for the killings, pleading not guilty and held without bail.
- Despite the grief, Crystal emphasized that humor has been his coping mechanism, helping him navigate the darkest times, and expressed resilience in facing profound personal losses.
