The shocking news of the tragic deaths of Rob Reiner, the acclaimed filmmaker, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, has sent visceral shockwaves through Hollywood and the broader global entertainment industry.1 The couple was found dead on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in their exclusive Brentwood, Los Angeles residence, under horrific circumstances that have immediately triggered a high-level homicide investigation.2 Authorities have since confirmed that both Rob, 78, and Michele, 68, suffered fatal injuries consistent with knife wounds.
The devastating discovery was reportedly made by the couple’s daughter, Romy Reiner, according to multiple sources speaking to outlets.3 The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Robbery-Homicide Division has taken the lead on the case, a standard procedure for high-profile and violent crimes.4 While investigators have been meticulous in their evidence collection, they have not yet officially named a suspect, maintaining a tight grip on information crucial to the ongoing probe. The Reiners, who were married for over 35 years, were the heart of a large family, raising three children—Jake, Romy, and Nick Reiner—and Rob also shared a daughter, Tracy Reiner, from his first marriage to the late director Penny Marshall.5
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