Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead Sunday inside a Los Angeles home owned by Reiner, according to reporting based on a law enforcement source briefed on the case. Investigators believe the deaths involved stab wounds, and the Los Angeles Police Department is treating the case as an apparent homicide.
Authorities have not publicly released full details, and the investigation remains active. Officials also said a family member is being questioned as part of the inquiry.
What Officials Have Confirmed So Far
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3:30 p.m. and found a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman dead inside the residence. The home is in Brentwood, an upscale neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles.
Police said detectives from the Robbery-Homicide Division were investigating the deaths as an apparent homicide. At the time of early reports, Los Angeles police had not officially confirmed the identities of the two people found inside the home.
For official updates, readers should follow announcements from the Los Angeles Police Department.
Why This Story Is Drawing National Attention
Reiner, 78, was one of Hollywood’s most influential directors, known for films including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally,” and “A Few Good Men.” He also rose to fame as “Meathead” on the landmark sitcom “All in the Family.”
Because of his decades-long impact on film and television, the news quickly spread beyond Los Angeles, with major outlets reporting on the developing investigation.
Investigation Status and What We Do Not Know Yet
Authorities have not announced a suspect, a motive, or a timeline of events leading up to the deaths. Investigators are still gathering evidence, interviewing people connected to the case, and determining next steps.
It is also important to separate confirmed facts from online speculation. Until police release additional verified details, many claims circulating online should be treated as unconfirmed.
Confirmed reporting and ongoing updates are available through the Associated Press.
Background on Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner was the son of comedy legend Carl Reiner and built a career spanning acting, directing, producing, and public advocacy. He and Michele Singer Reiner were married in 1989 and have three children together. AP News+1
Frequently Asked Questions
Were Rob Reiner and his wife confirmed as the two victims?
Multiple major outlets reported their identities based on law enforcement or family statements, while police initially did not publicly confirm names.
Where did this happen?
At a home owned by Reiner in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.
What is the suspected cause of death?
Investigators believe the victims suffered stab wounds, according to reporting citing law enforcement sources.
Has anyone been arrested?
No arrest was reported in the initial updates. A family member was being questioned as part of the investigation.
What happens next?
Police will continue interviews, forensic work, and evidence collection before releasing further updates or charges, if any.
Final Thoughts
This is a developing case, and the facts may change as investigators release more confirmed details. For now, the core verified points are that two people were found dead in a Brentwood home owned by Rob Reiner, the case is being investigated as an apparent homicide, and authorities are working to determine what happened.
