Hollywood legend Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead inside their Brentwood, California, home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Authorities are investigating the deaths as an apparent homicide.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid request in the afternoon, where they discovered the couple deceased. While police have not officially confirmed the cause of death, multiple sources report the victims suffered multiple stab wounds consistent with a knife attack.
Investigation Underway; Family Member Questioned
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) is leading the investigation. While police have not named a suspect, multiple sources have told media outlets that the couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, is a person of interest and is currently being questioned.
The Reiner family confirmed the tragic loss in 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…” Reiner was the director of classics including When Harry Met Sally… and The Princess Bride. The shocking news has sent ripples across Hollywood.
