Rob Reiner, Anthony Geary acted on 'All in the Family.' They died on the same day.
- - Rob Reiner, Anthony Geary acted on 'All in the Family.' They died on the same day.
Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY December 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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In 1971, on only the fifth-ever episode of iconic American sitcom "All in the Family," actors Rob Reiner and Anthony Geary appeared together. Fifty-four years later, both men would die on the same day at age 78.
Hollywood is mourning the death of comedy director and actor Reiner and "General Hospital" legend Geary this week, after news of their Dec. 14 deaths reached the public. And fans of Reiner's early-career work on "Family" might remember that Geary appeared on the sitcom in its first season as a friend of Reiner's character, Mike, a.k.a. Meathead.
Reiner became famous for his role on the Norman Lear-produced comedy, which centered on the working-class Bunker family in Queens, New York, for nine seasons on CBS. In Geary's early episode, the future soap star played quirky, effeminate Roger, who openly bigoted patriarch Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor) assumes is gay because of the way he dresses and acts. Roger isn't gay, but Archie soon finds out one of his own best friends actually is.
In the 1971 "All in the Family" episode "Judging Books by Covers," Anthony Geary, left, stars as Roger, alongside Rob Reiner as Michael Stivic and Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker.
The episode, titled "Judging Books by Covers," is available to stream on Pluto TV and Tubi, alongside the rest of the episodes of "Family."
Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, 68, were found dead in their Brentwood home Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell said in a Monday press conference. Their son, Nick Reiner, was taken into police custody and "booked for murder," McDonnell said. Although Reiner started as an actor and garnered dozens of performing credits to his name, he transitioned to directing and created beloved films including "This Is Spinal Tap," "Stand by Me," "The Princess Bride," "Misery," "A Few Good Men" and "When Harry Met Sally ..." He cast his mother as an extra in the rom-com classic for a scene at a New York deli where Meg Ryan faked an orgasm.
Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
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Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
">Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/aRfsQZU.ZjiNUm.KKy0JZg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a683ea6e06a5db66e53af13a677b9268 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends SiriusXM Presents Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Live With The Cast Of "Spinal Tap 2" at SiriusXM Studios on Sept. 4, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hZAIFV9nccDsNoHF.I9AdQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/93cd1388924265647f8aa2ff9c4b7587 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends SiriusXM Presents Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Live With The Cast Of "Spinal Tap 2" at SiriusXM Studios on Sept. 4, 2025.
">Rob Reiner attends SiriusXM Presents Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Live With The Cast Of "Spinal Tap 2" at SiriusXM Studios on Sept. 4, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hZAIFV9nccDsNoHF.I9AdQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/93cd1388924265647f8aa2ff9c4b7587 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/51NuAsDRQZV6HLwRU6deEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/006acf3a7a07f250d17f0026f6ea346c class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/51NuAsDRQZV6HLwRU6deEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/006acf3a7a07f250d17f0026f6ea346c class=caas-img>From left: C. J. Vanston, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Fran Drescher and Rob Reiner attend the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
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From left: C. J. Vanston, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Fran Drescher and Rob Reiner attend the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
">From left: C. J. Vanston, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Fran Drescher and Rob Reiner attend the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/GXDg8p7OcT3nThjKk0M0jg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bf068920a5f80dd88e9d17181856c00e class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZhwtAOsa1VDok923BLH8Pw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjY5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f04124123ea709466a2ea016b736d3d6 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZhwtAOsa1VDok923BLH8Pw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjY5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f04124123ea709466a2ea016b736d3d6 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SGsIj6rWyWpgU2kHGUSCHw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NTE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/616002f9f77f930246abb1116b0f0289 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
">Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SGsIj6rWyWpgU2kHGUSCHw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NTE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/616002f9f77f930246abb1116b0f0289 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 dinner in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NvZpaDc6PjKxEazentRgqQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03Njc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/10fe19624a5ffe590a30c62f17eeee68 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 dinner in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
">Rob Reiner attends the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 dinner in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/NvZpaDc6PjKxEazentRgqQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03Njc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/10fe19624a5ffe590a30c62f17eeee68 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Q6gRzDK5h8VlAjhHJIDRwQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTI4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f6139472054698440d6dfaec6b7f3ea2 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
">Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Q6gRzDK5h8VlAjhHJIDRwQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTI4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f6139472054698440d6dfaec6b7f3ea2 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Xnxt9P2bhQRzy_Gz7hseww--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NzQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8f0962eb07a893822265a043d46044b2 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Xnxt9P2bhQRzy_Gz7hseww--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NzQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8f0962eb07a893822265a043d46044b2 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L__E_n_Rk_iFGOdk8YYrmQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/230ecd8b060494726fd9e5c11f5eb020 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L__E_n_Rk_iFGOdk8YYrmQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/230ecd8b060494726fd9e5c11f5eb020 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates attend the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UwiGqAhl9x3wejvK9CeJBw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/20d57b3f2dc35209635cb862aff85857 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates attend the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates attend the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UwiGqAhl9x3wejvK9CeJBw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/20d57b3f2dc35209635cb862aff85857 class=caas-img>Aaron Sorkin, Rob Reiner and TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz attend the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gJcgCq_O9wdqna.fKkZeiw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/db9108abe6d2f8d9d614fbc83dd7bc54 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Aaron Sorkin, Rob Reiner and TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz attend the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Aaron Sorkin, Rob Reiner and TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz attend the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gJcgCq_O9wdqna.fKkZeiw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/db9108abe6d2f8d9d614fbc83dd7bc54 class=caas-img>Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L0n0jTbicX033f_CQaY4aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cb5bdd6910c5658e40db1e3035860d4d class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
">Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L0n0jTbicX033f_CQaY4aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cb5bdd6910c5658e40db1e3035860d4d class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
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Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
">Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UMwQ1kq8vuVsGBgl3uk1DQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03OTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/54667433b7462aa268f64a5839884654 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2023.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1bF4pt17U_P8qw4F5oJbdw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e78cc55da0a3fe9d3897bd799fde7b8d class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2023.
">Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1bF4pt17U_P8qw4F5oJbdw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e78cc55da0a3fe9d3897bd799fde7b8d class=caas-img>Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mOycSzf3913YRcnBR4iGGQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/afac083a6adbb7d4f447194f5a4c2c94 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
">Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mOycSzf3913YRcnBR4iGGQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/afac083a6adbb7d4f447194f5a4c2c94 class=caas-img>Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2ka1LfLx.3qN6aj40ycz9A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0a6810263c958c191e09a7ca8134514a class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
">Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2ka1LfLx.3qN6aj40ycz9A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0a6810263c958c191e09a7ca8134514a class=caas-img>Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/07GyThmyUEQFCa4tz6PtpQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/544649abe9f19dfeeb3fef55872c626d class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
">Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/07GyThmyUEQFCa4tz6PtpQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/544649abe9f19dfeeb3fef55872c626d class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute To Television's Comedy Legends at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1rh9fTxsoIoPm.XPJbFHyA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5e3756cdd33f986df35002d08f1e2d0b class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute To Television's Comedy Legends at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.
">Rob Reiner attends The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute To Television's Comedy Legends at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1rh9fTxsoIoPm.XPJbFHyA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5e3756cdd33f986df35002d08f1e2d0b class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OYTajA13NXSyB1gHgEz3oQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDAx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9de68904823bc2bdc685b6387e5ac861 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OYTajA13NXSyB1gHgEz3oQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDAx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9de68904823bc2bdc685b6387e5ac861 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25BoiCXvoxeHI2pzOquzyw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d2796a497ee71aaf6750fe10a138bce5 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25BoiCXvoxeHI2pzOquzyw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d2796a497ee71aaf6750fe10a138bce5 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AO2MA223cLTIO9bvdg9T.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e1a3bce6d5670133021622d8ee822a53 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre.
">Rob Reiner attends the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AO2MA223cLTIO9bvdg9T.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e1a3bce6d5670133021622d8ee822a53 class=caas-img>From left: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner attend the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019, in New York City.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OD.tYfpPd3GvrvLYhmB0IQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bc142dc597bf0dc76d3b2eab4d685378 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
From left: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner attend the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019, in New York City.
">From left: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner attend the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019, in New York City.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OD.tYfpPd3GvrvLYhmB0IQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bc142dc597bf0dc76d3b2eab4d685378 class=caas-img>Special Guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oaj9pI9M.W2v.Mk1.HhpzA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f14847413a15aedacdf490a42182c9b7 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Special Guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
">Special Guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oaj9pI9M.W2v.Mk1.HhpzA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f14847413a15aedacdf490a42182c9b7 class=caas-img>Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ev.Te5755Nptp2pAC36cFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4fee7ea5b8e2458badae3c2e9b21f5e class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
">Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ev.Te5755Nptp2pAC36cFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4fee7ea5b8e2458badae3c2e9b21f5e class=caas-img>Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tQofW_sDY5ClufY158BKeg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03OTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ca346995be2808dc411291305a44f04f class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
">Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
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1 / 26Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career.
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Geary died Sunday, Dec. 14, after complications from surgery, according to TV Insider. The actor was best known for playing Luke Spencer on "General Hospital," originating the soap opera character in 1978 and playing him until he retired in 2015. Luke's 1981 wedding to Laura Collins (Genie Francis) was watched by 30 million people, making it the most-watched soap opera episode in history.
John Stamos (left) and Anthony Geary pose during Stamos' induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 16, 2009.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/sq5qcijIlixjbJEayPKGBw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTU0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9433cc89cbd26be9e81d17051af2daa7 class=caas-img data-headline="See Anthony Geary's top 'General Hospital' moments, more career photos" data-caption="
John Stamos (left) and Anthony Geary pose during Stamos' induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 16, 2009.
">John Stamos (left) and Anthony Geary pose during Stamos' induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 16, 2009.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/sq5qcijIlixjbJEayPKGBw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTU0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9433cc89cbd26be9e81d17051af2daa7 class=caas-img>Anthony Geary accepts the award for outstanding lead actor at the 39th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 23, 2012.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/45kkBn_6bfGNqL9iUr0qRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3a190e1027654e0be3d17b8e411c72e2 class=caas-img data-headline="See Anthony Geary's top 'General Hospital' moments, more career photos" data-caption="
Anthony Geary accepts the award for outstanding lead actor at the 39th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 23, 2012.
">Anthony Geary accepts the award for outstanding lead actor at the 39th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 23, 2012.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/45kkBn_6bfGNqL9iUr0qRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3a190e1027654e0be3d17b8e411c72e2 class=caas-img>Kin Shriner (from left), Ron Carlivati, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco and Tony Geary of "General Hospital" ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 1, 2013, in New York City.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/W55_SJcb4i6aAiWPhDkpRA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e721c10ee842e53262174effaae423de class=caas-img data-headline="See Anthony Geary's top 'General Hospital' moments, more career photos" data-caption="
Kin Shriner (from left), Ron Carlivati, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco and Tony Geary of "General Hospital" ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 1, 2013, in New York City.
">Kin Shriner (from left), Ron Carlivati, Finola Hughes, Genie Francis, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco and Tony Geary of "General Hospital" ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 1, 2013, in New York City.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/W55_SJcb4i6aAiWPhDkpRA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e721c10ee842e53262174effaae423de class=caas-img>Anthony Geary and Genie Francis attend the Paley Center for Media 50-year celebration of "General Hospital" on April 12, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IlD9Hzganm6cg9eeH77slA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0yMDQ4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0ec604f1104026ce919628df40c372df class=caas-img data-headline="See Anthony Geary's top 'General Hospital' moments, more career photos" data-caption="
Anthony Geary and Genie Francis attend the Paley Center for Media 50-year celebration of "General Hospital" on April 12, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California.
">Anthony Geary and Genie Francis attend the Paley Center for Media 50-year celebration of "General Hospital" on April 12, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IlD9Hzganm6cg9eeH77slA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0yMDQ4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0ec604f1104026ce919628df40c372df class=caas-img>Anthony Geary and Genie Francis present at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on April 26, 2015. in Burbank, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zutsDoavBmK8rnno07upZw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MzA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ed47bb6907d6a7b2182421c3c33a6be8 class=caas-img data-headline="See Anthony Geary's top 'General Hospital' moments, more career photos" data-caption="
Anthony Geary and Genie Francis present at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on April 26, 2015. in Burbank, California.
">Anthony Geary and Genie Francis present at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on April 26, 2015. in Burbank, California.
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1 / 5See Anthony Geary's top 'General Hospital' moments, more career photos
John Stamos (left) and Anthony Geary pose during Stamos' induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 16, 2009.
Remembering Anthony Geary: Soap star, known as Luke Spencer from 'General Hospital,' dies at 78
Geary's husband, Claudio Gama, told TV Insider: "It was a shock for me and our families and our friends. For more than 30 years, Tony has been my friend, my companion, my husband."
Contributing: USA TODAY Staff
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