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Hollywood Actor-Director Rob Reiener and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their LA home.
A report of the People magazine states that their son, Nick Reiner might be behind the double-homicide; Nick has a history of depression and homelessness.
Prominent figures such as former US President Obama shared his condolences on X, with tributes pouring in from all across Hollywood.
A sad day for Hollywood, as legendary Director-Actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their home, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The LAFD (Los Angeles Fire Department) responded to calls from the LA house requesting medic facilities at around 3:30 pm. Initially ,they reported a man aged 78 years and a woman aged 68 years were found dead. It was only later that afternoon, that they disclosed the names of the deceased.
The LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) Robbery-Homicide division is investigating the double murder. Consistent knife wounds appeared on the bodies, the LAPD reported. They further added that multiple lacerations were found across the bodies. LAPD’s investigation is ongoing, however no arrests have yet been made, neither any possible suspects’ names or motives of the crime reported.
The couple had raised three children together- Nicholas (Nick), Romy and Jake. In a report by People magazine, sources have tied the couples’ deaths to their son Nick. The report states that he is being questioned by the Police. Nick has faced a lot of depression, anxiety and homelessness in the past. He has shared his experiences publicly in the media.
Rob Reiener was born to legendary comedian Carl Reiner and singer-actress mother Estelle Lebost. Rob Reiner was a phenomenal director-actor, having directed some prominent films including - This is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand by Me (1986), When Harry Met Sally…(1989), and A Few Good Men (1992). A Few Good Men (1992), starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore served as an inspiration for the brilliant Indian movie Shaurya (2008) starring Kay Kay Menon and Rahul Bose.
Tributes have poured in from all over the USA, mourning the couple’s loss. Barack Obama expressed his condolences on X, stating that he and his wife are heartbroken by the loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele.
Prominent celebrities and public figures have also shared their tributes. Ben Stiller, Eric Idle, John Cusack, Elijah Wood among others expressed their heartfelt sentiments.
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