Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Police are treating the case as an apparent homicide after officers discovered fatal stab wounds.
Authorities reached the couple’s Brentwood residence following concerns about their wellbeing. The Los Angeles Police Department later confirmed that the Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation, with forensic and medical examinations currently underway.
Detectives are speaking with family members and reviewing evidence collected from the scene. Officials have stated there is no wider threat to the community, and early findings suggest the incident was confined to the household.
Rob Reiner, aged 78, shaped American film and television for nearly six decades. He rose to fame in All in the Family and directed This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally…. His work earned lasting acclaim.
Michele Singer Reiner, aged 68, was a photographer and creative collaborator known for her involvement in philanthropy and social circles. Tributes have poured in from across the industry, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, calling the loss devastating.
Police have not named a suspect and no arrests have been made so far. The investigation remains active, with authorities awaiting further forensic results before sharing additional details.
