Anthony Geary and Rob Reiner Once Acted Side-by-Side on “All in the Family. ”Years Later, They Died Tragically on the Same Day
- - Anthony Geary and Rob Reiner Once Acted Side-by-Side on “All in the Family. ”Years Later, They Died Tragically on the Same Day
Virginia ChamleeDecember 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Hollywood is mourning the loss of both Anthony Geary and Rob Reiner following their deaths on Dec. 14
Fans of Reiner's legendary sitcom All in the Family may remember the two once appeared in an episode of the show together
Geary appeared in a 1971 episode of as Roger, an offbeat friend of Rob Reiner's Meathead who Archie Bunker initially believes to be gay
As Hollywood mourns the loss of both Anthony Geary and Rob Reiner, fans of Reiner's legendary sitcom All in the Family may remember the two once appeared in an episode of the show together.
Reiner became famous for his role as Mike — a.k.a. Meathead — on the 1970s classic Norman Lear sitcom, a groundbreaking show that revolved around the working-class Bunker family in Queens, New York. The show centered on bigoted patriarch Archie Bunker, who consistently clashed with his Mike and others over race, social and political issues.
Geary appeared in a 1971 episode of as Roger, an offbeat friend of Rob Reiner's Meathead who Archie Bunker initially believes to be gay. After Archie becomes irritated at Roger, he soon learns instead that one of his own best friends is gay.
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All In The Family episode: 'Judging Books by Covers', featuring (from left) Anthony Geary as Roger, Rob Reiner as Michael Stivic and Carroll O'Connor (seated) as Archie Bunker. Image dated January 12, 1971
Reiner died at the age of 78 on Dec. 14. He and his wife, Michele, were found dead by apparent homicide inside their Brentwood, Calif. home, TMZ first reported. According to multiple sources, the couple were killed by their son Nick, and their bodies were discovered by their daughter Romy.
Around 3:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call to provide medical aid, the LAFD told PEOPLE. When they arrived, they found a man, 78, and a woman, 68. Both were dead at the scene. Family has since confirmed that the deceased were Rob and Michele.
The son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner, Rob broke into Hollywood on All in the Family. After leaving the series, he became a successful director, with iconic movies including This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally... and A Few Good Men.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," the Reiner family said in a statement to Variety. "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."
Geary, meanwhile, was best known for his role as Luke Spencer on General Hospital. He also died on Dec. 14 and at the age of 78.
The actor died following complications from an operation three days prior, TV Insider reported. “It was a shock for me and our families and our friends," Geary’s husband, Claudio Gama, told the outlet in a statement. "For more than 30 years, Tony has been my friend, my companion, my husband.”
Geary originated the role of Luke Spencer in 1978. Luke was ultimately paired with Genie Francis’s Laura, and together they became daytime’s biggest supercouple. Their 1981 wedding was watched by 30 million people, the most-watched episode in soap opera history. Geary left the series in 2015.
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