‘Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath’ co-host Mike Rinder dead at 69

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A&E show, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” died on Sunday. He was 69.Mike’s wife, Christie Collbran, shared a post on Instagram over the weekend to share the news.

The family photo included their son Jack and Collbran’s son, Shane.“Rest in peace, my sweet, beautiful husband,” Collbran wrote. “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.”She continued, “You have been the pillar of stability in our lives, filling our days with your strength, wisdom, love, laughter and devotion.

The world will remember you. My best friend, my hero, my love, Michael John Rinder.”Collbran went on to share “these last words as per Mike’s wishes,” which were also posted in a final blog post titled, “Farewell.” The post went live on his website on Sunday.Rinder said his website has “been a labor of love,” before adding, “I have been lucky — living two lives in one lifetime.