Leah Remini mourns the death of Scientology whistleblower Mike Rinder at 69

Leah Remini has expressed deep sorrow over the death of her friend and collaborator, Mike Rinder, who passed away on January 5 at age 69. Rinder had been battling advanced esophageal cancer since 2023. Remini described Rinder as her closest confidant and a vital partner in their efforts to expose alleged abuses by the Church of Scientology. They worked together on the docuseries "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" and the podcast "Fair Game." Rinder was a former high-ranking member of Scientology before becoming a whistleblower. His death marks a significant loss for Remini, who shared that she feels shattered by the news.