Legendary Filmmaker Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Singer Reiner Found Dead in Los Angeles Home; Police Investigate Homicide

Hollywood and the world of cinema were shaken on Sunday after acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their Los Angeles home in what authorities are treating as an apparent homicide. The Reiners were discovered in their Brentwood neighborhood residence on Sunday afternoon, December 14, 2025, prompting a major police investigation and an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues, and public figures.

Emergency responders from the Los Angeles Fire Department were called to the couple’s mansion on Chadbourne Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. PST after receiving a medical aid call. Upon arrival, firefighters located a man and a woman, later identified as Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, both deceased at the scene with wounds consistent with stabbing, according to multiple law enforcement sources.

A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed the tragic deaths, releasing a statement saying, “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.”

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has classified the case as a homicide and assigned detectives from its Robbery-Homicide Division to lead the investigation. At a press briefing on Sunday night, LAPD officials said they were actively interviewing family members and processing the crime scene, but had not yet publicly named a suspect or person of interest.

While early reports suggested that a family member was being questioned in connection with the investigation, police have been careful not to confirm specific details as the inquiry continues. The LAPD has not officially disclosed a motive or a timeline for charges.

Rob Reiner’s career spanned more than five decades and made a lasting impact on both television and feature film. He first rose to prominence in the early 1970s with his Emmy-winning role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family. Over the years, Reiner became a celebrated director, helming beloved classics such as This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, A Few Good Men, and Misery.

Beyond his artistic achievements, Reiner was also known for his social and political activism. He was a vocal advocate for marriage equality, children’s rights, and numerous civic causes, often using his high profile to draw attention to issues he cared deeply about.

Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer, was a respected creative in her own right. She worked on several film and media projects and was deeply involved in philanthropic and social causes alongside her husband.

News of the couple’s deaths sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Industry peers, political figures, and fans took to social media to honor Reiner’s legacy and express their condolences. California Governor Gavin Newsom described the news as “heartbreaking,” praising Reiner’s contributions to both the arts and public life, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the loss “devastating for our city and our country.”

As authorities continue to investigate, the entertainment world remains in mourning, reflecting on the vast body of work and the profound influence the Reiners had around the globe.