Hollywood Icon Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Los Angeles Home — Knife Wounds Reported

In a shocking and tragic development Sunday afternoon, beloved filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. Early reports from law enforcement and emergency responders indicate both suffered fatal knife wounds, and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division has launched a full homicide investigation. 

The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to the residence in the affluent Brentwood neighborhood at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time after a medical aid call was placed. Firefighters arriving at the scene discovered a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman unresponsive inside the home. Authorities later confirmed that the victims were the Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. 

At this time, police have characterized the deaths as an apparent double homicide, with stab wounds consistent with a knife attack noted by initial responding officers. Detectives from the LAPD’s homicide unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, but no official suspects or motives have been publicly announced yet. 

Rob Reiner, age 78, was one of Hollywood’s most respected figures, with a career spanning more than five decades as a director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He first came to national prominence for his Emmy-winning role as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom All in the Family, and later became a celebrated filmmaker behind classics such as This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men. 

Michele Singer Reiner, his wife of 36 years, was a well-known photographer and producer. The couple had been married since 1989 and shared a life together in the Los Angeles area. Their passing has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. 

Neighbors and friends in Brentwood expressed disbelief and sorrow as news of the couple’s deaths spread. The normally quiet street outside the Reiners’ home has seen an increased police presence as detectives continue to comb the scene for evidence. Authorities have not yet released a detailed timeline or indicated whether foul play by an outside suspect or a domestic dispute is being considered. 

The tragic news comes just days before the holiday season, amplifying the sense of shock and grief among fans, colleagues, and the entertainment community. Tributes have already begun pouring in on social media from actors, directors, and others whose lives and careers were touched by Reiner’s work.

At this time, the LAPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward as the investigation continues. No official statements have been released by the Reiner family regarding the circumstances of the deaths or any memorial plans.

This is a developing story. More details will be added as law enforcement releases official updates and further information becomes available. Stay tuned.