Billy Crystal is joined by stars of Rob Reiner's biggest films in touching Oscars tribute

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Billy Crystal led honors for Rob Reiner onstage during the In Memoriam segment at the Academy Awards on Sunday.He was joined onstage by actors from Reiner’s films, including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally...” and “A Few Good Men.” Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Jerry O’Connell, Wil Wheaton, Fred Savage, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Carol Kane, Meg Ryan, Kiefer Sutherland, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollak, Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga all took the stage to celebrate his work.“And for us, who had the privilege of working with and knowing him and loving him, all we can say is, ‘Buddy, what fun we had storming the castle,’ ” Crystal said.

Crystal spoke about the impact of Reiner’s filmography on the American public.Awards Amy Madigan won the Oscar for supporting actress on Sunday for her role in ‘Weapons’ and teased an Aunt Gladys sequel in the press room.“My friend Rob’s movies will last for lifetimes because they were about what makes us laugh and cry and what we aspire to be — far better in his eyes, far kinder, far funnier and far more human,” Crystal said.Crystal also spoke about Reiner’s wife, Michelle, and the activism campaigns the two led.

“A gifted photographer, she not only produced films with Rob, but it was her energy that had them working tirelessly to fight social injustice in the country that they both loved,” Crystal said.“Now, Rob and Michelle Reiner became the driving force in the landmark decision for marriage equality across the United States.” Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were killed in their home in Los Angeles on Dec.

14.Their son Nick, who was charged with two counts of first degree murder, allegedly stabbed his parents after an argument at Oscars host Conan O’Brien’s holiday party.

Nick has pleaded not guilty.Movies Rob Reiner was ...