Rob Reiner’s death shocked and saddened many who loved him, including Kevin Bacon. Instead of typing words on a screen, Kevin chose a very vulnerable way to pay tribute to Rob. He tearfully expressed his gratitude to Rob for giving him his “job” in A Few Good Men. “Sometime in the 90s, I guess it was, and I was over the moon to get that job because people may or may not know, but ‘This is Spinal Tap’ is my all-time favorite movie,” Kevin recalled.
“And when he called me, I was just so thrilled.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) Kevin Bacon Reflected Fondly on Working with Rob Reiner Kevin Bacon said working with Rob Reiner on A Few Good Men “was one of the best experiences” he’s ever had. He said Rob was “so fun” and that the energy on set comes from “the top.” “You can set a tone where people feel like we are working hard, but also working in a safe, and pleasant, and fun situation,” Kevin Bacon added, calling it a magical time.
Kevin Bacon ended his post with kind wrokds for all those griviing Rob Reiner. “So, I’m just sending love to everybody that knew him because I know that everyone’s hurting today,” he said. “Hey man, thank you for sharing this. Princess Bride is my all time favorite film and to hear the personal stories from other films is really beautiful.
It’s a sad time for us all,” a follower shared. “Today feels heavy and sad and I didn’t even know him and Michele. I can’t imagine what his family and loved ones are going through, “another person agreed. Rob Reiner played a part in many lives, just as Kevin Bacon shared.
“His movies are a map of my life, his creativity touched me, and reminds me of specific moments of my existence! So sad,” a fan wrote. This story’s featured image is by Andy Schwartz/Fotos International/Getty Images.
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