Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead at their home on Sunday. People Magazine reported on the incident. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid call at approximately 3:30 p.m. and discovered the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman.
Multiple sources who have spoken with family members attributed the deaths to their son. “According to multiple sources who have spoken with family members, Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed by their son, Nick,” the report stated. Police have not yet confirmed this account. Nick, 32, is alive and being questioned. No arrests have been made.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Reiner’s career has spanned decades in Hollywood.
ABC7 New York reported that the bodies were discovered at a residence in the 250 block of Chadbourne Avenue in Brentwood. The initial call for medical aid came in at 3:38 p.m. and quickly escalated to a murder investigation after authorities arrived on scene.
The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division has taken the lead on the case. Senior leadership responded to the residence. Per ABC7 New York, no arrests or suspects have been officially named in available reports. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Rob Reiner is best known for directing the cult classic mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” (1984). The film became a landmark work in comedy cinema. His extensive career in film and television has made him a prominent figure in the entertainment world for decades. Authorities continue to work toward determining the full circumstances of the deaths.
