Legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner died in an apparent homicide alongside his wife, Michele Singer, yesterday. He was 78.

Reiner is responsible for directing two of the all-time great Stephen King adaptations, Stand by Me and Misery. The latter earned Kathy Bates the Academy Award for Best Actress.

“I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele,” King wrote on Twitter. “Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine). Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.”

Reiner made his directorial debut with 1984’s This...