Legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner (78) and his wife Michele Singer Reiner (68) were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in what law enforcement described as an apparent homicide following a medical aid call in the afternoon. Authorities and news outlets reported that both suffered fatal stab wounds, prompting a homicide investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery‑Homicide Division. Their daughter, Romy Reiner, discovered the couple and called 911.
Later that same evening, Rob and Michele’s 32‑year‑old son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents and booked into the Los Angeles County jail, initially on $4 million bail. Prosecutors are reviewing evidence, and formal charges were expected to be filed by the county district attorney’s office. Law enforcement sources have linked Nick to the deaths, and he is being held without bail.
Nick has been public about his long struggle with addiction and periods of homelessness, experiences he shared with his father during the making of the semi‑autobiographical film Being Charlie. Reports also note a verbal argument between Rob and Nick at a holiday gathering the night before the deaths, though investigators are still piecing together the full timeline and motive.
Rob Reiner was one of Hollywood’s most influential figures — first gaining fame as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on All in the Family and later directing classics like This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men. Michele Singer Reiner was an accomplished photographer and producer, known for her creative partnership with Rob and her advocacy on social issues. The couple had been married since 1989 and are survived by their three children and extended family.
Tributes to the couple poured in from friends, colleagues, and public figures. Close friend Maria Shriver described them as loving, devoted parents and lifelong friends, recalling shared family moments and their positive influence on many lives. Other Hollywood figures also expressed deep sorrow over the “violent, tragic” loss of two beloved figures in entertainment and activism.
Police have emphasized that the investigation remains active, with evidence still being gathered and reviewed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office as it considers formal charges. Details such as motive, means, and the full sequence of events leading up to the deaths are part of that ongoing inquiry. The family has respectfully requested privacy during this incredibly difficult time as authorities continue their work.
