Legendary Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Los Angeles residence on Sunday, triggering an investigation by local authorities.
Police discovered two bodies at the couple&rsquo;s Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon. The deceased were later identified as Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Preliminary information indicates that both sustained injuries consistent with knife wounds. Officials are yet to issue a detailed statement, and the case is being investigated by the Robbery Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department.
No further details on the circumstances surrounding their deaths have been officially confirmed so far.
Rob Reiner, a towering figure in American cinema, was an actor, director, producer and activist whose career spanned several decades. He first rose to prominence in the 1970s as Mike &ldquo;Meathead&rdquo; Stivic in the iconic television series All in the Family. The son of celebrated comedian and writer Carl Reiner, he later transitioned into filmmaking and became one of Hollywood&rsquo;s most influential directors.
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Reiner made his directorial debut with This Is Spinal Tap in 1984, a film that went on to achieve cult status. He followed it up with a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men, earning widespread recognition for his versatility across genres. He also appeared as an actor in films such as Sleepless in Seattle, Bullets Over Broadway and The Wolf of Wall Street.
Rob Reiner met Michele Singer, a photographer, during the late 1980s while working on When Harry Met Sally. The two married in 1989 and had three children together. The couple had been living in their Brentwood home for several years.
As investigators continue to examine the case, the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife have sent shockwaves through the film industry, with tributes pouring in for a filmmaker whose work shaped generations of cinema.

Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner have been found dead in LA

Police probe deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele at their Brentwood residence

Rob Reiner, wife found dead at LA Home

Police probe deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele at their Brentwood residence

December 15, 2025 | 16:50 IST