Estelle Reiner, Who Maybe Had the Best Screen Reaction Ever, Dies at 94

Estelle Reiner, who drew countless fans to her deadpan reaction to Meg Ryan’s mimic of an orgasm over a pastrami sandwich in “When Harry Met Sally,” has passed away, her nephew told AP.

Reiner was mother to “When Harry Met Sally” director Rob Reiner and wife to legendary comedian Carl Reiner.

She was 94.

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