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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Former Scientology Executive and Outspoken Critic Mike Rinder Dead at Age 69 After Cancer Battle - Us Weekly

Former Scientology executive and whistleblower Mike Rinder has died at age 69.

Rinder’s wife, Christie King Collbran, announced his passing on Sunday, January 5, after his battle with advanced esophageal cancer.

“Rest in peace, my sweet, beautiful husband,” King Collbran wrote via Instagram. “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. 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.”

King Collbran included a message that Rinder wanted shared after his death.

“If you are reading this, I have shuffled off this mortal coil in accordance with the immutable law that there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes,” his statement read. “My only real regret is not having achieved what I said I wanted to — ending the abuses of Scientology, especially disconnection and seeing [my son] into adulthood.”

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The message continued: “If you are in any way fighting to end those abuses please keep the flag flying — never give up. And please, if you are able in some way, help Christie and the boys to move forward into the next chapter of their lives.”

Rinder’s cause of death has not been revealed, but he...



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