Hollywood Horror: Legendary Director Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead at L.A. Home With Knife Wounds
Rob Reiner shot to fame on 'All in the Family.'
Dec. 14 2025, Updated 10:37 p.m. ET
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
According to a news outlet, the legendary TV star and his wife were discovered with "lacerations consistent with a knife."
What Happened to Rob Reiner and His Wife?
The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery Homicide Division is still investigating what occurred.
At this time, the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery Homicide Division is still investigating what occurred; however, a media outlet claimed multiple sources said their son, Nick, killed them.
At 3:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, authorities were called to the All in the Family actor's home, where they found a man, approximately 78 years old, and a woman, approximately 68 years old. These ages match with Rob and Michele.
Homicide detectives immediately flocked to the scene, where a large police presence quickly began to accumulate.
Rob Reiner's Son's Issues
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Nick, struggled with substance abuse issues.
While Rob and Michele were happily married, their son Nick, who is believed to have killed them, struggled with drug addiction and homelessness.
At the age of 15, Nick first went to rehab, and he was in and out of 18 treatment facilities before the age of 19. Along the way, after he refused to return to a rehab facility, Nick spent several weeks sleeping on the streets.
Rob was open about their family's struggles with Nick, claiming he and Michele didn't know how to deal with the situation, and they relied on experts' advice of "tough love," which didn't come instinctively to Rob.
In 2016, Nick and Rob collaborated on the film Being Charlie, which was semi-autobiographical, as it followed an 18-year-old who was in and out of rehab. The character in the movie had a parent who was a famous actor.
Fans React to the News
Fans were 'devastated' by the news about Rob and Michele Reiner.
Fans immediately flooded social media to share memories and condolences regarding the situation.
"Rob Reiner directed my favorite movie of all time," one person wrote on X. "A true work of art.. I will forever treasure When Harry Met Sally. Rest in peace to a true legend. The film world will miss you forever."
"Devastated by the news of Rob Reiner and his wife passing tonight," another person shared. "What a classic, memorable actor and director! Thank you for the memories."
A third person added: "Rob Reiner had one of the craziest runs in all of film history."
Rob Reiner's Career
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Rob Reiner went from acting to being a well-respected director.
All in the Family ran from 1971-1979, with Rob playing the infamous Mike "Meathead" Stivic. For his role, he won two Emmy Awards.
Rob went on to become a lauded director of some of the '80s biggest movies, including Stand by Me, The Princess Bride and This Is Spinal Tap.
He then went on to direct many other hit films under his company Castle Rock Entertainment, including Misery and When Harry Met Sally.
Prior to directing When Harry Met Sally, Rob met his wife, who influenced his decision to keep Harry and Sally together at the end of his movie.
