Rob Reiner's final on-screen appearance in Larry David's HBO comedy, "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America," has generated significant online criticism.

The cameo, which features Reiner portraying George Washington, was filmed in November, roughly one month before Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Brentwood home.

Director Jeff Schaffer described the cameo as Reiner's "last laugh" against former President Donald Trump, noting its release on Fourth of July weekend.

This framing, however, has been met with backlash from social media users, who highlighted the tragic circumstances of Reiner's death.

Online comments expressed sentiments such as, "Pretty sure Reiner would have preferred to be alive instead of getting the 'last laugh' here," and "The man and his wife were murdered by their son.

He spent his last years on our planet obsessing over Trump and believing every media lie he was told.

There isn’t a last laugh to be had.

It was a tragic end."

In the sketch, Reiner's George Washington declares he will not seek a third term and proposes a constitutional amendment to limit presidential power.

Larry David, also in colonial attire, questions this, asking about a hypothetical "narcissistic p---k who doesn’t follow the Constitution." The scene further includes references to a president enriching himself and his family, sending troops into cities, and being friends with a pedophile, with Jimmy Kimmel making a surprise appearance to suggest the president might challenge those who mock him.

An "In Memoriam" card honored Reiner at the sketch's conclusion.

The controversy surrounding the cameo is compounded by the ongoing legal situation involving Reiner's son, Nick Reiner.

Legal Developments

Nick Reiner was formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders following the discovery of his parents' bodies on December 14.

He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in February.

The Reiner family has stated their trust in the legal process and declined further comment on the proceedings.

Recently, Nick Reiner reportedly sought access to his $1.5 million trust fund, claiming that the trustee's refusal to release the funds forced him to rely on a court-appointed public defender, despite his initial intention to hire celebrity attorney Alan Jackson.

Nick Reiner faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.