Rob Reiner's tragic death at the hands of his son Nick

The world is mourning the tragic news that actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, of 36 years, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at their Los Angeles home.

Authorities are investigating the deaths as an apparent homicide, and law enforcement sources indicate that the couple appeared to have suffered stab wounds. The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery Homicide Division is leading the investigation.

Rob Reiner was 78, and Michele Singer Reiner was 68. Multiple news sources have reported that the couple's son, Nick Reiner, was arrested and is in police custody in connection with the deaths. However, there has been no initial official police statements to confirm this information.

The Reiner family has confirmed the passing of Rob and Michelle Reiner, and are asking for privacy during this difficult time.

Nick Reiner was born in 1993 and is 32 years old. He has been arrested and taken into custody following the deaths of his parents. He has been booked into the L.A. County jail on suspicion of murder, held on $4 million bail. The Reiner's other children are Romy Reiner, Jake Reiner, and Tracy Reiner, who was adopted.

Nick is a screenwriter who co-wrote the film Being Charlie (2015), which was directed by his father, Rob Reiner. Nick has been publicly open about his long battle with substance abuse and drug addiction, which began when he was a teen. He reportedly entered rehab for the first time around his 15th birthday and had been in rehabilitation facilities more than 17 times by the age of 22.

Rob Reiner achieved national fame for his role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the popular CBS sitcom All in the Family (1971–1979).

His character was the liberal son-in-law, who served as a foil to the conservative patriarch, Archie Bunker (Carol O'Connor).

Reiner won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance in All in the Family (in 1974 and 1978).Before the hit sitcom, he worked as a writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and appeared in small roles on various television shows.

Following his time on All in the Family, Reiner focused on directing, launching an impressive streak of successful and culturally resonant films, many of which he also produced.

Iconic Directorial Streak (1984–1992)

This Is Spinal Tap (1984): His feature film directorial debut, a heavy metal mockumentary which is considered a classic of the genre. Reiner also co-wrote the film and appeared in it as the faux-documentarian, Marty DiBergi.

Stand by Me (1986): A coming-of-age drama based on a Stephen King novella, which earned a Directors Guild of America (DGA) nomination for Reiner.

The Princess Bride (1987): A romantic comedy fantasy adventure that has become a beloved cult classic.

When Harry Met Sally... (1989): A romantic comedy that received widespread acclaim and earned him a DGA nomination.

Misery (1990): A psychological horror-thriller, also based on a Stephen King novel, which resulted in an Academy Award win for its lead actress.

A Few Good Men (1992): A military courtroom drama that earned Reiner a DGA nomination and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

The American President (1995): A romantic comedy-drama.

Ghosts of Mississippi (1996): About the 1994 trial of the assassin of civil rights activist Medgar Evers.

The Bucket List (2007): A buddy comedy-drama.

Being Charlie (2015): Directed and produced this film, which was co-written by his son, Nick Reiner, and was loosely based on his son's experiences with addiction.

LBJ (2016) and Shock and Awe (2017).

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025): He directed, co-wrote, and acted in the sequel to his 1984 debut

In addition to two Primetime Emmy Awards for acting, he was widely recognized for his directing: Academy Award Nomination: A Few Good Men (Best Picture). Directors Guild of America (DGA) Nominations: For Stand by Me, When Harry Met Sally..., and A Few Good Men.Golden Globe Nominations: Received multiple nominations for Best Director.

Reeiner was the son of actors Carl Reiner and Estelle Lebost.