Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home, authorities confirmed. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical assistance call at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and discovered a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman deceased at the residence. Multiple sources familiar with the family said the couple was killed by their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, though police have not confirmed that account. Nick Reiner is alive and being questioned, but no arrests have been announced. The LAPD said the investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by the Robbery Homicide Division.
Rob Reiner was a celebrated director, producer, and actor whose career spanned decades and included landmark films such as This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, and A Few Good Men. He first gained fame portraying Mike Stivic on All in the Family in the 1970s. Born in the Bronx in 1947, Reiner was the son of comedian Carl Reiner and actress Estelle Lebost. He met Michele while directing When Harry Met Sally…, and they married in 1989, raising three children together. Reiner was also known for his outspoken criticism of Republicans and President Donald Trump, though authorities have said there is no evidence suggesting a political motive.
Nick Reiner previously spoke publicly about a long struggle with drug addiction, telling People magazine in 2016 that it began in his early teens and led to repeated rehabilitation stays, estrangement from his family, and periods of homelessness. He later said those experiences inspired the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, which he co-wrote. Following news of the deaths, tributes poured in. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she was heartbroken by the loss, while a family spokesperson asked for privacy. Actors Billy Crystal and Larry David were seen visiting the home Sunday evening as the investigation continued.