Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Found Dead; Los Angeles Police Investigate Apparent Homicide

 

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood director, actor and cultural figure Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have died, their family confirmed, as police continue to investigate what authorities are calling an apparent homicide at their Brentwood home. 

The couple, ages 78 and 68 respectively, were discovered Sunday afternoon at their Los Angeles residence after first responders were dispatched to a reported medical emergency. Upon arrival, paramedics found both Reiner and his wife deceased with injuries consistent with knife wounds, according to law enforcement sources. 

Investigation Underway

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division has taken over the case, with detectives continuing to collect evidence and interview potential witnesses. No arrests have yet been confirmed, and investigators have not publicly identified a suspect or released information about a possible motive. 

Family members have issued a statement expressing profound sorrow over the sudden deaths and asking for privacy as they grieve. Officials have declined to comment on investigative details, emphasizing that the situation remains fluid. 

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Legacy of a Hollywood Figure

Rob Reiner rose to fame in the 1970s as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family, before building a distinguished career as a director of such culturally significant films as When Harry Met Sally…, The Princess Bride, Stand by Me, and A Few Good Men.

Beyond his entertainment achievements, Reiner was known for his vocal engagement in civic and political causes. His work had a lasting impact on American film and television, earning both industry accolades and a devoted global audience. 

Michele Singer Reiner, an accomplished photographer and creative collaborator, had been a central figure in Reiner’s personal and professional life for decades.

Rob Reiner and his wife (Getty Images)

Community and Industry Response

News of the Reiners’ deaths has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Local leaders and industry figures have offered condolences, reflecting on Reiner’s contributions to culture and his advocacy for social issues.

Ongoing Coverage

Authorities have urged anyone with information relating to the investigation to contact the LAPD, and a full autopsy report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is expected in the coming days.