Mike Rinder, one of Scientology’s loudest whistleblowers, dies at 69

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Scientology executive and whistleblower Mike Rinder has died at the age of 69.Rinder’s wife, Christie King Collbran, shared the sad news Sunday on Instagram.“Rest in peace, my sweet, beautiful husband,” King Collbran wrote, her words accompanied by a photo of their family.“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.”A post shared by Mike Rinder (@rindermike)She also included a message that Rinder asked be 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.”The message continued: “If you are in any way fighting to end those abuses please keep the flag flying — never give up.