Hollywood is mourning a profound loss after director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead on December 14, 2025, inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. Authorities say the couple died from stab wounds, and the case is being investigated as a double homicide.

According to AP NEWS, their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been taken into custody by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in connection with the deaths. Officials say the investigation remains ongoing.

Reiner’s impact on entertainment spanned more than five decades. He first became a household name as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on All in the Family, then cemented his legacy behind the camera with films that helped define modern cinema, including This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men.

Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer and producer whose creative influence extended into several of the couple’s professional projects and Hollywood partnerships. Married since 1989, the two shared three children and a life deeply rooted in the arts.

Nick Reiner has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with addiction and homelessness, experiences that inspired the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, which was directed by his father.

Following news of the deaths, former President Donald Trump sparked backlash after posting comments on social media that blamed Reiner’s political views for the tragedy, despite no evidence to support the claim.

As authorities continue their investigation, tributes are pouring in from across the industry, honoring a filmmaker whose stories, humor, and humanity left a lasting mark on generations of audiences