Iconic director and actor Rob Reiner (78) and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner (68), were tragically found dead inside their Brentwood mansion in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in what authorities are investigating as an apparent homicide.
Investigation and Person of Interest
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) initially responded to a medical aid call at the home at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time, where they discovered the couple with wounds consistent with a knife attack.
* Homicide Investigation: The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Robbery-Homicide Division (RHD) has taken over the investigation. A knife was reportedly recovered at the scene and is believed to be the murder weapon.
* Person of Interest: Multiple sources, including PEOPLE and The Post, have reported that the couple’s son, Nick Reiner (32), is a person of interest in the deadly stabbing. Law enforcement sources confirmed that a family member was being interviewed in connection with the deaths, and there were no signs of forced entry.
* Son’s Background: Nick Reiner, a screenwriter, has publicly discussed his long battle with drug addiction and periods of homelessness in the past. The police have not yet released an official statement confirming the identity of the person of interest or the motive behind the deaths.
Hollywood Mourns a Legend
The tragic news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Reiner was one of Hollywood’s most influential figures across five decades.
* Career Highlights: Reiner first rose to fame as the actor Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the classic sitcom All in the Family. He went on to direct a series of critically acclaimed and culturally beloved films, including This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), and A Few Good Men (1992).
* Family Statement: The Reiner family released a statement asking for privacy: “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”.
* Tributes: Tributes have poured in from across the industry and political world, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calling Reiner’s death a “devastating loss for the city” and praising his contributions through his creative work and social activism.
The LAPD is continuing its investigation into the circumstances of the apparent homicide.
