Leah Reminiis remembering herScientology and the Aftermathco-hostMike Rinderwith an emotional tribute.
Rinder died Jan. 5 at the age of 69.
Its impossible to imagine the last 13 years of my life without Mike Rinder.
Leah Remini, Mike RinderCourtesy Leah Remini
He was my anchor, my trusted partner, and my closest confidant.
The thought of moving forward without him feels unbearable.
Rinder was nominated for two Emmys for his work, winning one.
When I left Scientology, Mike was one of the first people I turned to.
From that moment, he became my lifeline, she continued.
Together, we embarked on an incredible journey that included The Aftermath and our podcast, Fair Game.
I owe him a debt I could never repay.
I am shattered in ways I never thought possible, overwhelmed by the weight of this loss.
Rinder was born in Australia in 1955 and grew up as a Scientologist from early childhood.
While no cause of death was listed, Rinder was diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer in June 2023.
However, in October of that year, the producersaidhe was deemed cancer-free.
you’ve got the option to read Reminis full statement below.
Its impossible to imagine the last 13 years of my life without Mike Rinder.
He was my anchor, my trusted partner, and my closest confidant.
The thought of moving forward without him feels unbearable.
When I left Scientology, Mike was one of the first people I turned to.
From that moment, he became my lifeline.
Together, we embarked on an incredible journey that included The Aftermath and our podcast, Fair Game.
Mike saved my life and the life of my daughter.
He stood by me through battles that felt insurmountable, giving me strength when I had none left.
I owe him a debt I could never repay.
I am shattered in ways I never thought possible, overwhelmed by the weight of this loss.
In his post-Scientology life, Mike was a man transformed.
He worked tirelessly to right the wrongs of his past and beyond.
He owed no one anything.
Mike also became an incredible husband and an attentive, loving father to Jack and his stepson Shane.
Mike adored Jack, who is just 12 years old.
He was consumed with knowing he wouldnt be there to see Jack grow into adulthood.
He was my anchor, my trusted partner, and my closest confidant.
