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Rob Reiner & Wife Michele Reiner Found Dead at Home – What We Know So Far

Salwa Nadeem
Dec 15, 2025
06:05 A.M.

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were reportedly found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon in a shocking discovery that has stunned Hollywood and the nation.

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TMZ reported that two bodies were discovered inside the couple's Brentwood residence. Law enforcement sources told the outlet the bodies were identified as Rob and Michele Reiner.

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According to the report, both individuals suffered lacerations that were consistent with a knife. The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division is investigating the case.

Dispatch audio cited by TMZ captured a firefighter calling for backup to the Brentwood home around 3:30 p.m. The audio did not include details about what occurred inside the residence.

Rob Reiner was a well-known actor, director, and producer whose career spanned decades and captivated audiences around the world.

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He began his career as a comedy writer in the 1960s. He later gained fame for his role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on All in the Family.

Reiner went on to direct several major films, including This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, and When Harry Met Sally….

He met Michele Singer Reiner while working on When Harry Met Sally…. The two married in 1989 and were married for more than three decades. Their long-lasting Hollywood partnership has now ended in heartbreaking tragedy.

Rob Reiner was 78 years old. Michele Reiner was 68.

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer at the Directors Guild of America on June 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer at the Directors Guild of America on June 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

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Homicide Investigation Confirmed As Family Speaks Out

A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed the deaths Sunday evening.

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," the family spokesperson said in a statement. "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."

Law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times there were no signs of forced entry into the residence, a detail that has only intensified questions about what happened inside the home.

"At this time, the Los Angeles Police Department is not seeking anyone as a suspect or as a person of interest," LAPD Lt. Hamilton said. "No one has been detained; no one is being questioned as a suspect."

Hamilton confirmed that the person who initially reported the incident was present at the home. The individual's identity has not been released.

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Media teams outside Michele and Rob Reiner's residence as seen in a video posted on December 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/people

Media teams outside Michele and Rob Reiner's residence as seen in a video posted on December 15, 2025 | Source: Instagram/people

According to People, multiple sources who spoke with family members said the couple was killed by their son, Nick Reiner. Police have not confirmed that account.

Authorities confirmed Nick Reiner, 32, is alive and is being interviewed as part of the investigation. No arrests have been made, and officials stressed the case remains fluid.

Online Reactions Pour In As Shock Spreads

Following the news of the deaths, reactions quickly appeared online, with many struggling to process the devastating reports.

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"So very sad! So tragic!😭" one person wrote.

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"This is very disturbing hearing that the son has been implicated!" another commenter wrote.

A third person commented, "What a horrific way to go after years of hard work in TV & movies. This is so sad 😞."

Nick Reiner's Past Struggles With Addiction

Nick Reiner has previously spoken publicly about his long struggle with drug addiction. In a past interview with People, he said his addiction began in his early teens and led to years of instability.

He described cycling in and out of rehab beginning around age 15. He also said he spent extended periods homeless in several states.

"I was homeless in Maine. I was homeless in New Jersey. I was homeless in Texas," Nick said at the time. "I spent nights on the street. I spent weeks on the street. It was not fun."

Rob Reiner with his son Nick Reiner at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

Rob Reiner with his son Nick Reiner at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

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Nick later said those experiences influenced a semi-autobiographical film he co-wrote, Being Charlie. He said he eventually returned to Los Angeles and reconnected with his family.

"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," he stated.

Police emphasized that the case remains active and that information may change as investigators continue their work.

The deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner remain under investigation as authorities work to determine what happened inside their Brentwood home.

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