Leah Remini is paying tribute to Mike Rinder, the co-host of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, who died on Sunday, January fifth on the age of 69.
Collectively, the duo had helmed the A&E collection which centered round their exit from the Church of Scientology. Rinder had been the previous Church of Scientology Worldwide government, whereas Remini had been one of many church’s extra well-known members. His loss of life was introduced by his spouse Christie King Collbran who posted on Instagram, “Relaxation in peace, my candy, lovely husband. I communicate for therefore many after I say the unhappiness and ache we really feel mirror the depth of our unwavering love for you.”
On Sunday, we misplaced an enormous, and I misplaced a person who was greater than a good friend—he was my household.
It’s inconceivable to think about the final 13 years of my life with out Mike Rinder. He was my anchor, my trusted associate, and my closest confidant. The considered transferring ahead with out him feels… pic.twitter.com/VOcy6sWikt
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) January 7, 2025
Whereas no reason for loss of life was revealed, a submit on Instagram from Remini in December 2024 famous, “As lots of you already know, Mike has been courageously battling most cancers, and your messages of affection actually carry his spirits.” In June 2023, Rinder had been recognized with superior esophageal most cancers however had declared in October 2023 that he was cancer-free. Whether or not the most cancers Remini had been referring to was a recurrence or not is unclear.
Taking to X (Previously referred to as Twitter) on Tuesday, January 7, Remini shared an extended tribute to Rinder. “On Sunday, we misplaced an enormous, and I misplaced a person who was greater than a good friend — he was my household,” Remini started. “It’s inconceivable to think about the final 13 years of my life with out Mike Rinder. He was my anchor, my trusted associate, and my closest confidant. The considered transferring ahead with out him feels insufferable.”
“Once I left Scientology, Mike was one of many first folks I turned to. From that second, he turned my lifeline. Collectively, we launched into an unimaginable journey that included The Aftermath and our podcast, Honest Sport. However Mike was a lot greater than my associate on this battle — he was my brother, my father, my greatest good friend… in each approach that mattered. Mike saved my life and the lifetime of my daughter. He stood by me by means of battles that felt insurmountable, giving me energy after I had none left. I owe him a debt I may by no means repay,” she wrote.
Whilst you can see the total tribute, within the social media submit, above, Remini additionally made some extent to shout out Rinder’s younger son Jack, sharing a GoFundMe hyperlink to assist help within the boy’s faculty fund. See Remini’s full tribute, above.