Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were tragically found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, law enforcement sources told The Post. Their 32-year-old son, screenwriter Nick Reiner, has been identified as a person of interest in the case.
Emergency crews were called to the residence in the afternoon, where a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman—matching the couple’s ages—were discovered with stab wounds. Detectives from the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division, which handles high-profile cases across the city, responded to the scene.
Authorities temporarily blocked off the street outside the Reiners’ home as investigators worked, while paramedics confirmed the deaths. Sources said the couple was discovered by their daughter, Romy.
Mayor Karen Bass described the incident as “a devastating loss for our city and our country.” She highlighted Reiner’s contributions to American culture and social advocacy, noting his work with First 5 California to support early childhood development and his efforts for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights alongside Michele.
Rob and Michele Reiner married in 1989 and had three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy. Reiner also shares an adopted daughter with his late ex-wife, Penny Marshall. Their son Nick has been publicly open about struggles with addiction and periods of homelessness.
Born in 1947 in the Bronx, New York, Reiner rose to fame in the 1970s as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the Emmy-winning sitcom All in the Family. He went on to become a celebrated director of films such as The Princess Bride, Stand By Me, Misery, and Spinal Tap.
Reiner met Michele, a professional photographer, while working on the classic rom-com When Harry Met Sally. Together, they were active advocates for social justice, children’s welfare, and LGBTQ+ rights.
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