Rob Reiner's life in photos

Rob Reiner, one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation who directed movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” died Sunday at 78.

Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles and police are investigating.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

FILE - Actors Jean Stapleton, seated, left, and Carroll O'Connor, seated, right, hold their Emmys after receiving them in Los Angeles, Sept. 18, 1978. At rear, from left, Rob Reiner, who won an Emmy for supporting actor in the same series; Norman Lear, producer of the show; and executive producer Mort Lachman. (AP Photo/David Yarnold, File)

FILE - Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)

FILE - Honoree Rob Reiner, second left, poses with his wife Michele, left, and children Nick, center, Romy, and Jake at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall, April 28, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Director Rob Reiner attends the premiere for "LBJ" on day 8 of the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, in Toronto. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Actor and director Rob Reiner, center, poses for photographs while stumping along with actor Martin Sheen, not seen, for Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean, Jan. 14, 2004, at the University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (Rick Chase/The Courier via AP, File)

FILE - Rob Reiner talks on the phone at his office at Castle Rock Enterprises, seeking donations for anti-smoking campaigns, July 29, 1988, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

FILE - Former Vice President AL Gore, right, listens as movie director Rob Reiner addresses a Tribeca Film Festival news conference on a series of global warming-themed short films produced by the SOS (Save Our Selves) campaign which opened the festival in a gala hosted by Gore, April 25, 2007, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

FILE - Rony Reiner, left, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner attend the Friars Club Entertainment Icon Award ceremony honoring Billy Crystal at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, Nov. 12, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Penny Marshall, waiting to begin a scene for the film "Love Me and I'll Be Your Best Friend," filming on New York's 84th Street, June 20, 1978. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi, File)

FILE - Sally Struthers plants a kiss on the cheek of Rob Reiner, right, Carroll O'Connor and Jean Stapleton hold hands during a reunion of the cast of "All in the Family," at O'Conner restaurant, Feb. 12, 1991, in Beverly Hill, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Martinez, File)

FILE - Carl Reiner, left, and his son Rob Reiner pose together following their hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, April 7, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Rob Reiner, left, and Sally Struthers introducing the "In Memoriam" segment with a tribute to Norman Lear during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater, Jan. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

FILE - Writer-director Rob Reiner poses for a portrait, May 2, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Brian Ach/Invision/AP, File)

MEUDON, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 4, 2026--

International travellers have increasingly relied on travel eSIMs to avoid high roaming fees, the hassle of searching for a local SIM card or relying on Wi-Fi hotspots. While this has improved connectivity access for millions, the process in the travel space remains cumbersome, still requiring manual configuration for each trip. By integrating Thales’ eSIM capabilities into its global platform, Airalo, the world’s largest travel eSIM platform , is further enhancing its technical architecture to provide its over 20 million users with a smoother travel experience.

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By leveraging Thales’ advanced eSIM solutions, Airalo is further optimizing how travellers access global data. This partnership enhances the Airalo app's underlying technology, providing users with more immediate access to high-quality local networks and a more intuitive experience, so they can stay connected effortlessly wherever they travel. Coverage is available in more than 200 destinations, whether for a single country, a region or worldwide. In just a few minutes, travellers can choose a data plan that fits their needs and activate their eSIM online, enjoying instant connectivity without changing SIM cards or relying on Wi-Fi.

With the new Thales Travel eSIM solution, Airalo users can now simply select a new data plan in the Airalo app and automatically connect to the best local network for their next trips.

“Our mission has always been to give travellers simple, affordable, and reliable connectivity worldwide. Partnering with Thales ensures our users can enjoy a truly seamless travel experience wherever they go. Indeed, by ensuring secure, high-quality connections with reduced manual steps, the solution reduces user friction and fosters stronger loyalty in the service,” said Peter Nussbaumer, VP of Networks, Airalo.

“Thales is proud to support Airalo with its market-leading and award-winning 1 Travel eSIM technology, an innovation which combines security, flexibility, and simplicity, redefining how millions of people connect as they travel. It’s a great example of how advanced connectivity can deliver everyday benefits, while reinforcing reliability in the digital ecosystem,” added Eva Rudin, VP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales.

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.

Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

About Airalo:

Airalo, founded in 2019, is the world’s largest travel eSIM platform. Trusted by over 20 million travelers, Airalo offers eSIM packages in 200+ destinations, empowering users to connect to mobile networks worldwide instantly. With a remote team of over 300 people, spanning more than 50 countries, Airalo is committed to making mobile connectivity on the move easier, more affordable, and accessible to all.

Travel Smarter: Thales and Airalo Unlock a Seamless Global eSIM Experience