Los Angeles — December 14, 2025
Acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, a towering figure in American film and television, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead Sunday afternoon inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home, authorities confirmed. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the deaths as an apparent homicide, marking a shocking and tragic end to the life of one of Hollywood’s most influential creative voices.
UPDATE (Dec. 14, 2025): Son Named by Sources as Person of Interest; LAPD Has Not Confirmed
New details have emerged in the investigation into the deaths of Rob Reiner (78) and Michele Singer Reiner (68), found deceased Sunday afternoon in their Brentwood home.
According to People magazine and several other outlets citing law enforcement sources, investigators are now focusing on the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, as a primary person of interest in what police are treating as a double homicide. Sources told People that the victims suffered stab wounds or lacerations consistent with a knife attack.
It is critical to note that the LAPD has not officially named a suspect, confirmed an arrest, or publicly identified Nick Reiner as responsible. Authorities continue to describe the case only as an “apparent homicide” and a “family incident,” with the Robbery-Homicide Division leading the investigation.
Multiple reports indicate that the initial call for medical aid came in around 3:30–3:40 p.m. PT, and that the bodies may have been discovered by the couple’s daughter, Romy Reiner, who lives nearby. Some outlets report that a family member believed to be involved left the scene prior to police arrival, though this has not been confirmed by LAPD.
Nick Reiner has previously spoken publicly about struggles with substance abuse, including in a 2016 People interview. His experiences reportedly inspired the semi-autobiographical 2015 film Being Charlie, which he co-wrote and which was directed by his father. Investigators have not commented on whether those issues are relevant to the current case.
As of this update, no motive has been released, no arrest has been announced, and the investigation remains active and fluid.
CABayNews emphasizes that these developments are based on law-enforcement sources cited by media outlets, not on official police confirmation. This story is evolving rapidly, and details may change as authorities release verified information. We will continue to update this article as more facts are confirmed.
According to multiple confirmed reports from TMZ, Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, People, the Los Angeles Times, ABC7, and NBC News, first responders were called to a residence on the 200 block of South Chadbourne Avenue at approximately 3:30–3:40 p.m. PT for a medical aid call. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics arrived to find a man and a woman deceased inside the home.
Law enforcement sources cited by several outlets report that the victims suffered lacerations and wounds consistent with a knife attack or stabbing. The LAPD quickly classified the case as an apparent homicide, with its Robbery-Homicide Division taking over the investigation. As of Sunday evening, no suspects have been named, no arrests have been made, and no official cause of death or motive has been released.
Authorities say the call to emergency services was made by a family member, possibly one of the couple’s children. A large police presence remained at the scene Sunday night as investigators processed evidence and canvassed the area. Officials emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages.
Rob Reiner was 78. Born March 6, 1947, he first became a household name as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family. He later built one of the most remarkable directing careers in modern Hollywood, helming classics that spanned genres and generations, including This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, A Few Good Men, and Misery.
Reiner married Michele Singer in 1989. She was 68. Together they had three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy Reiner. Reiner was previously married to filmmaker and actress Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981.
News of the couple’s deaths sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with tributes and expressions of grief beginning to pour in from colleagues, fans, and public figures across film, television, and politics.
This is a developing story. CABayNews will continue to monitor the investigation and provide updates as law enforcement releases additional information.
If you have information relevant to this case, authorities urge you to contact the LAPD.
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