Filmmaker Rob Reiner, wife found deceased

(News4UsOnline) —  American film director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Reiner, 68, were found deceased inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Authorities say the deaths are being investigated as an apparent homicide.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a call at approximately 3:40 p.m. in the 200 block of Chadbourne Avenue. Upon arrival, police and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel discovered two individuals deceased inside the residence.

During a press conference held near the home, LAPD Chief of Detectives Alan Hamilton confirmed an active investigation.

“At approximately 3:40 this afternoon, Los Angeles Police officers, along with the Los Angeles City Fire Department, responded to the 200 block of Chadbourne Avenue here in the city of Brentwood,” Hamilton said. “Upon arrival, they determined there were two deceased individuals inside the residence. The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an investigation at this location, and that investigation will continue over the coming days.”

No additional details regarding the cause of death or possible suspects were immediately released.

Reiner was born March 6, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, and spent part of his childhood in New Rochelle before moving to Los Angeles at age 13. He was the son of legendary comedian and filmmaker Carl Reiner and actress and singer Estelle Reiner. He was the eldest of three children, including sister Annie Reiner, a poet and playwright, and brother Lucas Reiner, a painter, actor, and director.

An acclaimed filmmaker, actor, writer, and producer, Reiner rose to fame portraying “Meathead” on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family. He later appeared in films such as Sleepless in Seattle and The Wolf of Wall Street.

As a director, Reiner became known for his versatility across genres, helming beloved films including the coming-of-age drama Stand by Me (1986), romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally (1989), and courtroom drama A Few Good Men (1992), which earned an Academy Award nomination.

Following news of the couple’s deaths, tributes poured in from political leaders and public figures across the country.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote on X that he and his wife, Jen, were “heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner,” praising Reiner as “the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love.”

Former President Barack Obama also shared condolences, writing that Reiner’s work reflected “a deep belief in the goodness of people—and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.”

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the deaths “a devastating loss for our city and our country,” citing Reiner’s cultural impact and advocacy for social and economic justice.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Cover Art/Photo: Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)