Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Apparent Homicide at Brentwood Home
LOS ANGELES — The entertainment world is in mourning following the tragic news that actor and acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Reiner was 78, and his wife Michele was 68. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has launched a homicide investigation into the shocking incident, with preliminary reports suggesting the couple sustained injuries consistent with a knife attack. Multiple sources informed People Magazine the alleged killer was their son Nick. Nick informed People magazine in 2016 via an interview about his struggles with drug addiction which began in his early teens. He shared how he was in and out of rehabilitation centers. The addiction caused a separation between him and his family. He had recently returned to the LosAngeles area and seemed to be doing well.
A Tragic Discovery
Authorities responded to a medical aid call at the couple's home in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood late Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department found a man and a woman deceased at the scene, whose ages matched those of the Reiners. The identities were later confirmed, and the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division took over the investigation.
The news has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and the public, with an outpouring of grief for the beloved figure known for his massive contributions to film and television.
A Legacy of Laughter and Thought-Provoking Art
Born on March 6, 1947, Rob Reiner, the son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, carved his own indelible mark on the industry. He first rose to national fame in the 1970s for his Emmy-winning role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the iconic Norman Lear sitcom All in the Family.
Reiner then transitioned to a highly successful directing career, helming some of the most memorable and cherished films of the past several decades, including:
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Stand by Me (1986)
The Princess Bride (1987)
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Misery (1990)
A Few Good Men (1992)
Beyond his artistic achievements, Reiner was a passionate political activist and co-founder of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, demonstrating his deep commitment to social change and equality.