LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2025 — In a shocking and tragic development out of Brentwood, legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon. Law enforcement officials confirmed that their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, was taken into custody Sunday night in connection with the deaths and is being held on $4 million bail.
Discovery of the Bodies
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at the couple’s residence in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood. Upon arrival, first responders discovered the bodies of a man and a woman inside the home. Both were ultimately identified as 78-year-old Rob Reiner, the acclaimed director behind classics such as The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer.
Arrest and Charges
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Nick Reiner was taken into custody late Sunday. Law enforcement records show he was booked early Monday and is currently being held in jail on a $4 million bail bond. While the specific statutory charges have not yet been fully disclosed in official records, police have confirmed that he is a suspect in the homicide investigation.
At an unrelated press briefing on Monday morning, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed Nick Reiner’s arrest and stated that the department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation.
Cause of Death Under Investigation
Senior law enforcement sources have indicated that the victims suffered fatal stab wounds, and the scene was treated as a homicide investigation from the outset. Official confirmation of cause and manner of death is still pending the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s findings.
Family and Public Reactions
In a brief statement released through family representatives, the Reiners’ loved ones expressed profound grief: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
Hollywood has responded with an outpouring of shock and mourning, with colleagues, actors, and public figures paying tribute to Reiner’s decades-long contributions to film, television, and cultural dialogue.
About Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Rob Reiner was among Hollywood’s most respected directors, actors, and producers. After rising to prominence as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the sitcom All in the Family, he directed a series of influential movies beginning in the 1980s. His work spanned genres and generations, earning him widespread acclaim and a lasting legacy in American cinema. Michele Singer Reiner has partnered with him both personally and professionally since their marriage in 1989.
Next Steps in Investigation
The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division continues to investigate the deaths. Detectives have not yet publicly outlined a motive, and the case remains active and evolving. Law enforcement sources have confirmed that no additional suspects are currently being sought.
