Mike Rinder, a former Scientologist who defected from the organization and went on to co-host a docuseries with actress and fellow former Scientologist Leah Remini, has died. He was 69 years old. Rinder, born in Australia, passed away Sunday in Pinellas County after a battle with esophageal cancer. Rinder climbed to some of the highest ranks within Scientology, working alongside leader David Miscavige as a top church spokesperson. He joined the …

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Mike Rinder, who co-hosted the A&E show, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath," died on Sunday at age 69.

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Leah Remini pays tribute to former ‘Scientology and the Aftermath’ co-host Mike Rinder after his death: ‘I am shattered’

Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.

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Mike Rinder, former Scientology exec who became an Emmy-winning whistleblower, dies at 69

Leah Remini is remembering her Scientology and the Aftermath co-host Mike Rinder with an emotional tribute.

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Leah Remini Shares Emotional Tribute To Mike Rinder, Her ‘Scientology And The Aftermath’ Co-Host: “We Lost A Giant”

Leah Remini paid tribute to her ‘closest confidant’ and ‘trusted partner’ Mike Rinder after his death

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Leah Remini Breaks Silence on Mike Rinder’s Death: ‘My Closest Confidant’

Mike Rinder, the former Scientology executive-turned-whistleblower, has died at the age of 69. His wife, Christie King Collbran, announced Rinder’s passing on Jan. 5 in an Instagram post, where she paid tribute to his courage, integrity, and devotion to their family. Collbran did not disclose her husband’s exact cause of death, but Rinder had been battling advanced esophageal cancer since being diagnosed in June 2023. “Rest in peace, my sweet, b…

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“I haven’t come to terms with the reality that I can’t call him and hear his voice anymore," the actress wrote in honor of her late friendWireImage Mike Rinder and Leah Remini on September 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Leah Remini is paying tribute to Mike Rinder, her former co-host of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, two days after his death was announced.Rinder’s wife, Christie Collbran, announced his death on Sunday, Jan. 5, …

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Leah Remini 'Shattered' Over Death of Scientology and the Aftermath Co-Host Mike Rinder: Read Her Tribute

Leah Remini has spoken out about Mike Rinder, the Scientology whisteblower who partnered with her on her 'Aftermath' TV show and 'Fair Game' podcast.

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Leah Remini Reacts to Scientology Whistleblower Mike Rinder’s Death: “We Lost a Giant”

Rinder won two Emmys for his work on the docuseries “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”

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Mike Rinder, Scientology spokesman turned whistleblower, dies at 69

Mike Rinder, one of the most outspoken critics of the Church of Scientology died Sunday in Palm Harbor. His friends remember him as an inspiration.

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Mike Rinder, outspoken critic of Scientology, remembered as friend and inspiration

Mike Rinder, Scientology whistleblower and defector, dies at 69

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