The Obamas were set to meet Rob Reiner and his wife on the day they died

Michelle and Barack Obama were planning to meet filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, on the same day the couple was found dead at their Los Angeles home, according to remarks made by the former first lady.

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Michelle Obama said she and her husband had known the Reiners for many years and had arrangements to see them that evening, making the news of their deaths especially devastating.

Barack Obama shared a public tribute on social media, saying that he and Michelle were deeply saddened by the sudden loss. He said the couple would be remembered not only for their professional accomplishments but also for the principles they stood for and the many people they influenced throughout their lives.

Authorities have since announced that the Reiners’ 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, is expected to face formal charges in connection with the deaths of his parents.