On December 14, 2025, acclaimed Hollywood director, actor, and activist Rob Reiner, aged 78, and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, aged 70 (or 68 in some reports), were found dead in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a medical aid call around 3:30-3:40 p.m. and discovered the couple’s bodies, with sources indicating they had suffered multiple stab wounds. The deaths are being investigated as an apparent homicide.
Authorities quickly focused on a family member. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of murder, with bail set at $4 million. Reports suggest no signs of forced entry, and one of the couple’s children—daughter Romy—discovered the bodies. Nick Reiner, who co-wrote the 2015 semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie with his father about his struggles with drug addiction, has a documented history of substance abuse issues.
Rob Reiner rose to fame as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family (1971-1979), earning two Emmy Awards. He later became one of Hollywood’s most beloved directors, helming classics such as This Is Spinal Tap (1984), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Misery (1990), A Few Good Men (1992), and Stand by Me (1986). His recent project, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), marked a return to his mockumentary roots.
Michele Singer Reiner, whom Rob met on the set of When Harry Met Sally…—inspiring the film’s happy ending—was a talented photographer and collaborator on several of his films. The couple, married since 1989, shared three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy. They were also known for their philanthropy and progressive activism, including early childhood development initiatives and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Tributes poured in from across the entertainment and political worlds. Former President Barack Obama called them “heartbroken,” praising Rob’s belief in human goodness. California Governor Gavin Newsom described the loss as “tragic,” highlighting Reiner’s empathy and contributions. Celebrities like Stephen King (“Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me”), Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kathy Bates expressed devastation.
The family issued a statement: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss and ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
The investigation remains ongoing, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office yet to officially determine the cause of death. This shocking event has left Hollywood and beyond in mourning for two influential figures whose lives intertwined art, family, and social good.
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Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)
Rob Reiner’s Son Nick Arrested: What We Know About Reiner’s Death
Rob Reiner and Wife Found Stabbed to Death: What We Know – The New York Times
Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner found dead at home | Movies | The Guardian
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