Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Singer Reiner Found Dead at Los Angeles Home; Investigation Ongoing
LOS ANGELES — Director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on December 14, according to reports from Variety and TMZ.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is investigating the incident. Authorities have not publicly released an official cause of death.
Reiner, 78, was a towering figure in American film and television. As a director, he was behind classics such as The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and This Is Spinal Tap. As an actor, he appeared in projects including New Girl, The Bear, and The Wolf of Wall Street.
Investigation and Official Response
Law enforcement has confirmed an active investigation at the couple’s residence. Media reports have cited law-enforcement sources, but officials have not provided detailed public findings or indicated a motive as of publication.
Political Reactions and Public Statements
The deaths prompted an outpouring of reactions from across the political spectrum. Former President Donald Trump addressed the news in a post on Truth Social on December 15, calling the deaths “a very sad thing,” while also criticizing Reiner’s long-standing opposition to him. Authorities have not suggested the deaths were politically motivated.
Reiner was a vocal critic of Trump and a donor to Democratic candidates. In previous interviews, including a 2017 conversation with Variety, Reiner described Trump as “mentally unfit” for the presidency and continued to express concerns about American democracy in subsequent appearances.
Tributes From Democratic Leaders
Several prominent Democrats publicly mourned the Reiners.
Former President Barack Obama said he and former First Lady Michelle Obama were “heartbroken,” praising Reiner’s belief in the goodness of people and the couple’s shared sense of purpose.
Vice President Kamala Harris described the Reiners as close friends and offered condolences to their family, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Reiner a “big-hearted genius.”
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said the news was devastating, remembering Reiner as creative, funny, and beloved, and highlighting Michele Singer Reiner as his indispensable partner.
A Lasting Legacy
Across film, television, and public life, Rob Reiner left a lasting mark on American culture. As authorities continue their investigation, tributes continue to highlight the couple’s decades-long partnership and Reiner’s enduring influence on entertainment and civic discourse.
This story remains developing.
🔴 LIVE UPDATE — Dec. 16, 2025 (4:22 PM ET)
Los Angeles County prosecutors have confirmed that Nick Reiner, 32, will be formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his parents — legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
The announcement was made Tuesday by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman, two days after the couple were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon.
Reiner is currently being held without bail, according to authorities. Prosecutors have not yet disclosed a potential motive, but confirmed that the case will move forward in court later today.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials say additional details may be released as proceedings begin.
Children of Rob Reiner Speak Out After Parents’ Killing as Son Appears in Court LIVE UPDATE
The children of filmmaker Rob Reiner have spoken publicly for the first time following the killing of their parents, Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner.
In a brief statement released Wednesday, siblings Romy and Jake Reiner described their parents’ deaths as “horrific and devastating,” calling them not only their parents but also their “best friends.”
The statement came hours after their brother, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, made a brief court appearance in Los Angeles following murder charges filed against him. Prosecutors allege Nick Reiner fatally stabbed both parents at their Southern California home on December 14.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Wednesday that both deaths were homicides caused by multiple sharp-force injuries. Nick Reiner is expected to undergo medical clearance before his formal arraignment in January.