Legendary Filmmaker Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in LA Home: Homicide Investigation Underway

Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide. LAPD is investigating while tributes pour in for the director behind classics like The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally…. Latest updates inside.

Legendary Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Los Angeles Home in Apparent Homicide

Legendary filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, along with his wife Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in an incident now being treated as an apparent homicide by local authorities. (Reuters)

The couple’s bodies were discovered by emergency responders after the Los Angeles Fire Department received a medical aid call in the mid-afternoon. Upon arrival at the residence in the affluent Brentwood neighborhood, first responders found both Reiner, 78, and Michele, 68, unresponsive. Law enforcement sources say the pair sustained what appear to be stab wounds, prompting a homicide investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s elite Robbery-Homicide Division. (ABC7 Los Angeles)

Officials have not yet publicly released the specific cause of death, and the identities were initially withheld by police; however, multiple sources including the Associated Press and Reuters have confirmed that it was indeed Rob Reiner and his wife who were found deceased at the scene. (Reuters)

The circumstances surrounding what led to their deaths remain under intense scrutiny. While authorities have not confirmed any suspects or motives, some reports indicate investigators are asking questions of a family member in connection with the case, although no arrests have been announced. (AP News)

Reiner was a towering figure in Hollywood with a career spanning more than five decades. He first gained national fame as an Emmy-winning actor with his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family. He went on to become one of America’s most respected directors, helming beloved films such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men. (Reuters)

In addition to his cinematic achievements, Reiner was widely known for his political activism and philanthropic efforts, supporting causes ranging from civil rights to children’s welfare. His wife Michele, a noted photographer and longtime partner in his advocacy work, was also deeply involved in community and charitable initiatives. (The Washington Post)

The couple were married for more than three decades and leave behind three children. Friends, family and Hollywood peers have begun to release statements expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss of two well-loved figures in entertainment and public life. (The Washington Post)

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other public figures have reportedly paid tribute to the Reiners’ artistic and humanitarian legacies, underscoring the profound impact they had on both the film industry and social causes. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have promised updates as more details become available. (Reuters)

As the city and entertainment world mourn, tributes have begun to pour in from fans and colleagues alike, honoring Reiner’s extraordinary contributions to film and television and celebrating the life he shared with Michele. (The Washington Post)