Scientology whistleblower Mike Rinder dead at 69
“On Sunday, we lost a giant, and I lost a man who was more than a friend—he was family,” Remini wrote on. “It’s impossible to imagine the last 13 years of my life without Mike Rinder. He was my trusted partner and my closest confidant.”Mike Rinder and Leah Remini attend ‘ Leah Remini : Scientology and the Aftermath’ FYC Screening at Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Study on May 17, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
“The King of Queens” alum confessed that not only did the pair have a close bond for leaving the church, but Rinder “saved my life and the life of my daughter and he stood by me through battles that felt insurmountable.”TV Personality Mike Rinder Mike Rinder attends the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Day 2 at the Microsoft Theater on September 9, 2018.“I haven’t come to terms with the reality that I can’t call him and hear his voice anymore. I am shattered in ways I never thought possible.
“I want to honor his memory by fulfilling one of his last wishes: encouraging support for his son Jack’s college fund,” the actress said. “Mike also became an amazing husband and an attentive, loving dad to Jack and his stepson Shane. One of the many heartbreaks Mike suffered was the absence of his older kids who disconnected from him due to Scientology’s cruel policies after he courageously escaped its abuse.
Alongside the lengthy, heartfelt caption, Remini shared a picture of herself with her arms wrapped around Rinder as the pair smiled together.“Rest in peace, my sweet, beautiful husband,” she penned the message. “I speak for so many when I say the sadness and pain we feel mirror the depth of our unwavering love for you. Your courage, bravery, and integrity are unmatched and will forever inspire us.
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