Rob Reiner’s possible final words about his son Nick Reiner echoed the brutal tragedy that followed just days later.
The late director told one of his friends, who remained anonymous at Conan O’Brien’s holiday party, that he was “petrified” that Nick hurt him.
During the memorial service for When Harry met Sally director, the celebrity recalled hearing Rob say, “I’m scared [Nick]. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m scared for my son. I think my own son can hurt me.”
All the guests in attendance fought back tears as friends and family addressed the attendees at the service, including Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice, Larry David, Bill Hader and O’Brien.
This comes after it was revealed the pair had an intense row at O’Brien’s party, sparking fears for the mental health of Nick, who famously struggled with addiction.
Just days after the party, the director and his wife were found dead in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, with multiple stab wounds.
