Rob Reiner And His Wife Michele Were Killed By Their Son Nick Reiner: Report

Veteran Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Los Angeles residence on Sunday, December 14, according to multiple sources familiar with the family. Police have not officially confirmed the circumstances surrounding their deaths, and no arrests have been made so far. However, multiple sources told PEOPLE that the killer was the couple’s son, Nick Reiner.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said it received a call at approximately 3:30 p.m. to provide medical assistance at a home in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman deceased at the scene. Sources have identified the victims as Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

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confirmed that the couple’s son, Nick, 32, is alive and is currently being questioned as part of the investigation. Law enforcement officials have not released further details and stressed that the case remains under active review.

Police Continue Probe as Family, Industry Await Answers

As of now, officials have not publicly confirmed reports regarding how the couple died. Investigators are continuing to gather information and speak with individuals connected to the family. The Los Angeles Police Department has yet to issue a formal statement detailing the cause of death or potential charges.

The news has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, where Reiner is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation. Tributes and messages of concern began circulating quietly within industry circles as confirmation of the deaths emerged.

Remembering Rob Reiner’s Legendary Career and Family Life

Rob Reiner was a director, producer and actor whose career spanned decades and included some of the most beloved films in cinema history. He made his directorial debut with This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and went on to helm classics such as Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992).

Before becoming a celebrated filmmaker, Reiner rose to fame as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on Norman Lear’s iconic sitcom All in the Family. Born in the Bronx, New York, in 1947, he was the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner and actress-singer Estelle Lebost.

Rob met Michele Singer while directing When Harry Met Sally, and the couple married in 1989. They went on to have three children together. Reiner was previously married to actor and filmmaker Penny Marshall, who died in 2018 at the age of 75 due to complications from diabetes.

In a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, their son Nick opened up about his long struggle with drug addiction, which began in his early teens and led to years of instability and homelessness. Reflecting on a period of recovery, he said, “Now, I’ve been home for a really long time, and I’ve sort of gotten acclimated back to being in L.A. and being around my family.”