Michael Douglas, Rob Reiner mentioned their sons’ drug addictions collectively

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Michael Douglas and Rob Reiner typically spoke to one another about parenting kids with drug addictions and the challenges it comes with.

Douglas, 81, mirrored on their conversations about their sons — Reiner along with his son Nick and Michael along with his son Cameron – whereas showing on the CBS Information particular "Rob Reiner: Scenes from a Life."

"With this horrible tragedy, we're realizing how a lot strain he was coping with in his private life along with his son. I additionally had a son who had drug points. And I am completely satisfied to say he is overcome them and he is residing a affluent life. However we talked lots about that: What you are able to do as a father or mother, what you may't do," Douglas mentioned.

"So figuring out with all of that occurring behind the scenes, this was a person who all the time gave you his greatest," Douglas, who appeared in Reiner's films "The American President" and "And So It Goes," added.

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Michael Douglas and Rob Reiner typically spoke to one another about parenting kids with drug addictions and the challenges it comes with. (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Adela Loconte/WireImage)

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In 2019, Cameron opened up about his drug habit, which included utilizing cocaine and heroin, and dealing methamphetamines whereas carrying a gun, whereas talking to People magazine .

Cameron was launched from jail in 2016, after serving seven years for drug costs. He's dad to 2 children with ex-girlfriend Viviane Thiebes : daughter Lua and son Ryder.

Michael Douglas listening to director Rob Reiner in between scenes from the movie 'The American President', 1995. (Common/Getty Photos)

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Nick's struggle with addiction led to 18 rehab visits since age 15.

In September, Rob mentioned Nick had been clear from medication for six years, and was in a "actually good place," in an interview with NPR .

On Sunday, Dec. 14, police discovered the our bodies of Rob and Michele of their bed room of their Brentwood, California, dwelling. Rob was 78 and Michele was 70 years outdated.

Hours later, Nick was arrested close to Exposition Park - which is close to the College of Southern California campus.

Final week, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiners' workplace later mentioned that they died as a consequence of a number of sharp pressure accidents.

Jake Reiner, Nick Reiner, Romy Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner and Rob Reiner at Wynn Las Vegas on Sept. 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Denise Truscello/Getty Photos for Wynn Las Vegas )

On Saturday evening — one evening earlier than Rob and Michele's homicide – they received into an argument with Nick at Conan O'Brien's Christmas celebration, household buddies advised the Los Angeles Times .

Many celebration attendees additionally observed that Nick behaved surprisingly on the vacation celebration, per the outlet.

Two days after their loss of life, Nick was charged with two counts of homicide.

"He additionally faces a particular allegation that he personally used a harmful and lethal weapon, that being a knife," Los Angeles County District Legal professional Nathan Hochman mentioned throughout a press convention. "These costs carry a most sentence of life in jail with out the opportunity of parole, or the loss of life penalty."

ROB REINER AND WIFE MICHELE'S KIDS ‘GRATEFUL FOR THE OUTPOURING OF LOVE,’ ANNOUNCE FUTURE MEMORIAL SERVICE

On Monday, Dec. 22, Rob and Michele's children Romy and Jake spoke out about their dad and mom.

"Jake and Romy Reiner stay grateful for the outpouring of affection and help they've acquired," their spokesperson shared with People magazine .

"They may share details about a memorial service honoring their dad and mom at a later date," the spokesperson added.

Their newest assertion comes after Romy and Jake broke their silence on Dec. 17, three days after their father or mother's homicide.

On Monday, Dec. 22, Rob and Michele's children Romy and Jake spoke out about their dad and mom. ( Neilson Barnard/Getty Photos)

"Phrases can not even start to explain the unimaginable ache we're experiencing each second of the day. The horrific and devastating lack of our dad and mom, Rob and Michele Reiner, is one thing that nobody ought to ever expertise. They weren't simply our dad and mom; they have been our greatest buddies," they advised People final Wednesday.

"We're grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and help now we have acquired not solely from household and buddies however folks from all walks of life. We now ask for respect and privateness, for hypothesis to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our dad and mom to be remembered for the unimaginable lives they lived and the love they gave," they added.