Television icons Rob Reiner and Anthony Geary both died on December 14, at the same age, 78, prompting widespread mourning in Hollywood. Decades earlier, they appeared together in a 1971 episode of 'All in the Family,' with Geary playing a friend of Reiner’s character. Reiner was found dead alongside his wife in an apparent homicide in their LA home, while Geary died in the Netherlands following surgery, leaving behind enduring legacies in TV and film.
Their shared history makes the coincidence of their deaths all the more striking. While overlapping careers are common in Hollywood, famous figures dying on the exact same day and year feels eerily rare. And yet, throughout history, there are many examples of famous people passing away within hours of each other. It's as startling as it is sad, but it happens.
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