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By Adeola Adeosun
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Acclaimed Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home with stab wounds, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
Newsweek has confirmed the deaths and that Rob Reiner's son Nick, 32, was arrested on murder charges and is being held on a $4 million bond.
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“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time,” the family spokesperson said in a statement, cited by media.
The AP, citing a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation, said investigators believe the two suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned by investigators.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) gave few details. It confirmed two people had been found dead in the house but he declined to identify them or say how they died.
"It's a death investigation," LAPD deputy chief Alan Hamilton told reporters.
Hamilton said police were waiting for a search warrant and the coroner would identify the deceased.
"We are not seeking anyone as a suspect at this time" he said, adding: "It doesn't mean we're not working the case."
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency call at approximately 3:30 p.m. PT at the West Los Angeles property, where they found a man, approximately 78 years old, and a woman, approximately 68 years old, deceased.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrived roughly 10 minutes later and has launched an investigation into the deaths.
Reiner, known for directing classics including This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men, is 78 years old.
There was a very large police presence at the home in the upmarket Brentwood neighborhood late on Sunday.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Reiner's death a devastating loss for the city.
“Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice,” Bass said in a statement. “An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others.”
Reiner’s role as Meathead in the 1970s TV classic All in the Family alongside Carol O’Connor’s Archie Bunker catapulted him to fame.
The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner has been married to photographer Michele Singer Reiner since 1989. The two met while he was directing When Harry Met Sally and have three children together.
Reiner was previously married to actor-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. He adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner. Carl Reiner died in 2020 at age 98 and Marshall died in 2018.
Killings are rare in the Brentwood neighborhood. The scene is about a mile from the home where O.J. Simpson’s wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were killed in 1994.
What People Are Saying
Former President Barack Obama: “Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen. But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people - and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action. Together, he and his wife lived lives defined by purpose. They will be remembered for the values they championed and the countless people they inspired.”
Former Vice President Kamala Harris: “Rob Reiner's work has impacted generations of Americans. The characters, dialogue, and visuals he brought to life in film and television are woven throughout our culture. Rob loved our country, cared deeply about the future of our nation, and fought for America's democracy.”
**Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: "**Rob cared deeply about people and demonstrated that in his civic activities — whether by supporting the First 5 initiative or fighting against Prop 8 in California. Civically, he was a champion for the First Amendment and the creative rights of artists. And professionally, he was an iconic figure in film who made us laugh, cry and think with the movies he created."
Governor of California Gavin Newsom: "Rob was the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love, with projects as wide-ranging as The Princess Bride to A Few Good Men. His boundless empathy made his stories timeless, teaching generations how to see goodness and righteousness in others — and encouraging us to dream bigger."
"That empathy extended well beyond his films. Rob was a passionate advocate for children and for civil rights — from taking on Big Tobacco, fighting for marriage equality, to serving as a powerful voice in early education. He made California a better place through his good works."
Update 12/15/2025 1:50 a.m. ET: This story has been updated to include more information.
Update 12/15/2025 10:42 a.m. ET: This story has been updated to include more information.
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