Demetri Pappas ’95 on Rob Reiner: “Why the Loss Hurts So Much to So Many.”

Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and comedy consultant Demetri Pappas ’95 recently penned an article, picked up by Los Angeles Magazine, reflecting why the recent death of Rob Reiner hurts—even to those who didn’t know him.

Rob Reiner didn’t just make movies. He made places.
Places we return to when we’re sick. When we’re overwhelmed. When we need warmth more than novelty.

“When I heard [Rob Reiner] was gone, of course it was shocking. But what followed was realization… The hope of discovering another source of comfort from someone who had always delivered it was suddenly gone,” Pappas wrote.

Read the full column in Los Angeles Magazine.

About the author: Demetri Pappas has over 25 years of experience across television, film, and advertising. Known for his sharp comedic voice and versatile storytelling, he has created and contributed to projects across both scripted and unscripted formats, collaborating with talent including Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Steve Harvey, and Ryan Seacrest. In addition to his screen work, he is an accomplished monologue and speech writer, and has also co-hosted several podcasts.