Legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles residence on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in what law enforcement is treating as an apparent homicide, according to multiple major news organizations.
Discovery and Investigation
Paramedics were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. Sunday to the couple’s home in the 250 block of Chadbourne Avenue after a call for medical aid, where they discovered the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman.
Law enforcement sources say the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation and treating the deaths as a suspected homicide. Detectives secured the scene and have begun gathering evidence, though authorities have not publicly identified or arrested a suspect.
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that first responders found the bodies upon arrival, and senior law enforcement officials indicated that the victims suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds.
Family Statement and Public Reactions
A statement released on behalf of the Reiner family expressed profound sorrow and requested privacy during this difficult time, describing the news as a “tragic loss.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the deaths “a devastating loss for our city and our country,” praising Reiner’s contributions to American culture through both film and public advocacy.
Background on Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner first gained national fame for his portrayal of Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the hit 1970s sitcom All in the Family. He went on to become one of Hollywood’s most respected filmmakers, directing critically acclaimed and culturally enduring movies such as This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men.
In addition to his entertainment career, Reiner was known for his political activism, championing causes from public health to civil rights over several decades.
Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer and creative collaborator in various projects. The couple had been married since 1989 and shared three children.
Unconfirmed Details
Some reports from certain media outlets including statements attributed to unnamed sources suggest that a member of the Reiner family may be questioned in connection with the investigation, but these accounts have not been officially confirmed by the LAPD.
What Happens Next
The investigation remains active. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to release formal cause-of-death findings once the autopsies are complete. Police continue to interview witnesses and examine evidence, but they have so far made no public identifications of suspects or arrests.
This is a developing story. Further updates will depend on official statements from law enforcement and the medical examiner’s office.
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