Cary Elwes has finally broken his silence on the tragic murder of Rob Reiner.
The 63-year-old actor, who played Westley in the Rob-directed film The princess bridetook to his Instagram account on Monday and paid an emotional tribute to the director.
“Enough time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words,” Cary began the long note. “I was 24 when I first met Rob Reiner on The Princess Bride. And from that very first meeting, I fell in love with him.”
A poinsettia castle further wrote that he was a fan of Rob’s work and that meeting him was a “dream come true.”
“As we spent more time together, I knew this was someone I wanted in my life. I also knew that by casting me as Westley, he was giving me the keys to the castle,” Cary continued.
The actor praised Rob for having a heart “filled with love and compassion,” writing: “He wasn’t impressed with how much money you had or whether you had a privileged upbringing. He just wanted to know if you were a “good guy.” He always tried to find the best in people. He always tried to find the best in people. And if that person had problems, he felt sorry for him. He loved his family and friends very much.”
In his tribute, Carey described Rob as a passionate and “brilliant” filmmaker.
“He always said to me, ‘Once the movie comes out, it belongs to other people. But while you’re making it, it’s your time on this planet, so you want to make it good.’ And my time with him in The Princess Bride was truly amazing,” he wrote.
Concluding his comment, Cary added, “I can’t remember a single day without laughing. The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that were dear to Rob. That’s one of the many reasons why he was the perfect person to direct the film.”
For those unfamiliar, Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, passed away on Sunday, December 14th.
