Legendary filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were discovered dead in their sprawling Brentwood, Los Angeles home on the afternoon of December 14, 2025, in what law enforcement is treating as a double homicide. Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department were dispatched around 3:30–3:40 p.m. to a medical call at the couple’s residence on Chadbourne Avenue, where they found both victims with fatal stab wounds. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is now leading a full investigation into the brutal deaths.
The heartbreaking discovery was reportedly made by a family member, with some sources indicating that their daughter Romy first encountered the scene and contacted authorities. According to multiple news outlets, their son Nick Reiner, 32, is currently being questioned by police in connection with the killings, though the LAPD has not publicly confirmed any suspect or made an arrest.
Friends, neighbors, and the entertainment industry were shaken as word spread. One neighbor told ABC News that actors Billy Crystal and Larry David were seen at the home after police arrived, visibly distraught. The normally quiet block was lined with law enforcement vehicles and crime scene tape as detectives combed the house for evidence.
Rob Reiner’s career spanned decades, from his breakthrough role as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family to directing classics such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Stand By Me, and A Few Good Men. His work touched generations, blending sharp humor with deep emotional resonance. Reiner also co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment and was known for his activism on issues ranging from children’s welfare to civil rights.
Michele Singer Reiner, an accomplished photographer and creative partner to her husband, often worked alongside Rob and supported his projects behind the scenes. The couple married in 1989 after meeting on the set of When Harry Met Sally… and raised four children together, including adopted daughter Tracy and biological children Jake, Nick, and Romy.
The family released a poignant statement expressing their deep sorrow and asking for privacy amid their grief, calling the loss “sudden” and “unbelievably difficult.” At a press briefing, LAPD officials emphasized that the investigation remains active, that no charges have been filed, and that the cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Tributes began pouring in from across Hollywood and public life, with figures like Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom honoring Reiner’s contributions to culture and society. Fans around the world are mourning the end of an era in film and television, even as authorities continue their painstaking work to unravel what happened inside the Reiner home.
