Mike Rinder, the co-host of the A&E present, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” died on Sunday. He was 69.
Mike’s spouse, Christie Collbran, shared a put up on Instagram over the weekend to share the information. The household picture included their son Jack and Collbran’s son, Shane.
“Relaxation in peace, my candy, stunning husband,” Collbran wrote. “I converse for thus many after I say the unhappiness and ache we really feel mirror the depth of our unwavering love for you. Your braveness, bravery, and integrity are unmatched and can ceaselessly encourage us.”
Mike Rinder, co-host of “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” has died at 69. (Getty Pictures)
She continued, “You’ve got been the pillar of stability in our lives, filling our days together with your power, knowledge, love, laughter and devotion. The world will bear in mind you. My finest good friend, my hero, my love, Michael John Rinder.”
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Collbran went on to share “these final phrases as per Mike’s needs,” which had been additionally posted in a remaining weblog put up titled, “Farewell.” The put up went stay on his web site on Sunday.
“You’ve got been the pillar of stability in our lives, filling our days together with your power, knowledge, love, laughter and devotion.”
Rinder mentioned his web site has “been a labor of affection,” earlier than including, “I’ve been fortunate — dwelling two lives in a single lifetime. The second essentially the most great years anybody may want for with all of you and my new household!”
Mike Rinder was a member of Scientology beginning when he was 5. He left the church in 2007 at 52. (Michael Kovac/Getty Pictures for A&E Networks)
He continued, “My solely actual remorse shouldn’t be having achieved what I mentioned I needed to — ending the abuses of Scientology, particularly disconnection, and seeing Jack into maturity. In case you are in any means combating to finish these abuses please maintain the flag flying — by no means hand over.”
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On the finish of the put up, Rinder wrote, “Let the flowers develop and look to the long run … With that mentioned, I relaxation in peace.” His remaining phrases had been a quote from Cicero: “The lifetime of the useless is positioned within the reminiscence of the dwelling.”
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A reason for loss of life wasn’t given for Rinder, however in a weblog put up shared in June 2023, he introduced that he was recognized with superior esophageal most cancers. In October, Rinder introduced that his “newest scan didn’t present any most cancers” and the “therapy is working.”
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Rinder was a member of the Church of Scientology from the age of 5, however left the church in 2007, per his web site’s bio.
He has written a memoir, “A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life within the Highest Ranks of Scientology,” in addition to co-hosting his present and a podcast with “The Kings of Queens” actress Leah Remini.
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Remini shared a put up on Instagram over the vacations, visiting the Rinder household. She shared a photograph, hugging Mike whereas he laid in mattress, and wrote, “I’m so moved by the outpouring of affection and care proven to Mike and his household.”Â
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“Christie Collbran is an angel. Whereas managing her family, two boys, and doting over her husband, she reveals a power and style that could be a surprise to behold,” she wrote in her caption.
Mike Rinder and Leah Remini co-hosted “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” which aired in 2016. (Michael Kovac/Getty Pictures for A&E Networks)
Remini talked about Rinder’s sons: “Shane and Jack, you’ve gotten been so great and robust on your dad/stepdad. I do know this hasn’t been simple, and we’re all so pleased with you.”Â
“As a lot of , Mike has been courageously battling most cancers, and your messages of affection actually carry his spirits. Please maintain Mike, Christie, and their two boys in your prayers. Encompass them with all of the love and power they so deserve,” her put up concluded.
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“Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” debuted in 2016 and gained a Inventive Arts Emmy award for excellent hosted nonfiction collection or particular in 2020.
