LOS ANGELES — Acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in what authorities are treating as a double homicide, with their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, arrested on suspicion of murder, police confirmed.
Los Angeles Police Department officers were called to the residence in the early afternoon after emergency services responded to a welfare check. First responders discovered the bodies of the couple with apparent stab wounds.
Nick Reiner was taken into custody later that evening on suspicion of killing his parents. He was booked without bail and is expected to be formally charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
Rob Reiner, 78, was a prominent figure in American entertainment. He first rose to fame as an Emmy-winning actor on the television sitcom All in the Family, before becoming a celebrated director. His directorial credits included landmark films such as This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men.
Michele Singer Reiner, 68, was known for her work as a photographer, producer, and cultural figure. She met Reiner while working on the set of When Harry Met Sally…, a meeting that later inspired the film’s romantic ending.
Friends, colleagues, and public figures expressed profound sorrow following the announcement. Maria Shriver, a close friend of the family, described the couple as “really good parents” who “never stopped trying” and called their deaths “heartbreaking.”
Both the Los Angeles mayor and the California governor issued statements recognizing Reiner’s cultural impact. Mayor Karen Bass described the loss as devastating for the city and the country, noting his contributions to film and advocacy.
Michele Singer Reiner’s work extended beyond photography into socially driven projects. She was an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and other humanitarian causes and was praised by peers in the arts community for her empathy and activism.
The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation. Police have indicated that the case remains active and are working with the district attorney to pursue formal charges.
Neighbors reported seeing law enforcement activity in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood following the discovery. The couple’s daughter reportedly found their bodies and called for emergency assistance.
Nick Reiner’s arrest comes amid accounts of his past struggles with substance abuse and periods of homelessness, experiences he previously discussed publicly and that formed the basis for the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, which he co-wrote with his father.
Rob Reiner was born into a Jewish family in the Bronx, New York, the son of legendary entertainer Carl Reiner and Estelle Reiner. He maintained ties with the Jewish community throughout his life and career while also engaging in political advocacy and public service.
The sudden and violent nature of the couple’s deaths has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and the broader public. Tributes from actors, directors, and political figures have poured in as details continue to emerge.
