Report: Rob Reiner's Troubled Son Charged

Rob Reiner and wife

Update 10:30 AM Monday: Rob Reiner, the acclaimed Hollywood director known for classics like The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally..., and A Few Good Men, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on Sunday.

Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been taken into custody and booked on murder charges in connection with the double homicide, according to multiple reports citing law enforcement sources and family insiders.

Nick Reiner

The couple, aged 78 and 68, were discovered with knife wounds—including reports of slit throats—inside their $13.5 million Los Angeles mansion following a heated family argument that allegedly turned deadly. Authorities responded to a medical aid call around 3:30 p.m., and the scene was later treated as a homicide investigation by the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division.

Sources close to the family told outlets like People and the Daily Mail that Nick, who has a documented history of struggling with drug addiction and homelessness, is the alleged perpetrator. 

Their daughter Romy reportedly found the bodies and alerted authorities.

Nick, who co-wrote the 2015 semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie about his addiction battles (directed by his father), is being held on $4 million bail. Police have not officially named a suspect but confirmed a family member is involved.

The Reiner family issued a statement: “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.”

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Legendary filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were discovered dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday, with authorities investigating the incident as an apparent homicide.

A family spokesperson confirmed the tragic news in a statement released Sunday evening: “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.”

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a medical aid call at the couple's residence in the 200 block of Chadbourne Avenue around 3:30 p.m., where they found the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman. Reiner, renowned for directing classics such as When Harry Met Sally..., The Princess Bride, and This Is Spinal Tap, was 78. His wife, a accomplished photographer and producer who collaborated on several of his projects, was 68.

Law enforcement sources indicated to multiple outlets that the couple suffered stab wounds, and a family member is being interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation. No suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains active under the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division.

The home remained undisturbed as officers awaited a search warrant, with family members expected to be interviewed. The upscale Brentwood neighborhood was cordoned off with yellow police tape, drawing media attention and quiet gatherings of neighbors.

We're shocked and saddened by the tragic deaths of legendary actor and director Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer. We remember his legacy with this audio tribute pic.twitter.com/F38PMVbhuB

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Reiner rose to fame in the 1970s as Mike "Meathead" Stivic on All in the Family and became a prolific director in the 1980s and 1990s. 

He recently released a sequel to This Is Spinal Tap in September 2025. A vocal liberal activist and Democratic donor, Reiner advocated for causes including LGBTQ+ rights and early childhood development.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the deaths “a devastating loss for our city and our country,” praising Reiner’s cultural and societal contributions. California Gov. Gavin Newsom echoed the sentiment, highlighting the couple’s advocacy work.

The investigation is ongoing, with the Los Angeles County coroner to confirm identities and cause of death.

Notable responses from colleagues and peers include:Josh Gad: Described the couple as "two of the kindest and most caring souls you could ever imagine," noting Reiner "cared so much for those who had no voices."

• Paul Feig: Called Reiner "one of my heroes" and said he was honored to call him a friend.
• Paul Walter Hauser: Grieved him as "my favorite director of all time," crediting A Few Good Men for inspiring his acting and directing career, adding there "will never be anyone better."
• John Cusack (star of The Sure Thing): "Shocked by the death of Rob Reiner – a great man."
• Jon Cryer: "Horrible. I didn’t think today could get worse."
• Eric Idle: "Rob Reiner was a lovely man."
• C. Robert Cargill: Highlighted Reiner's unmatched cultural impact, listing iconic lines and concepts from his films (e.g., "As you wish," "I'll have what she's having," "You can't handle the truth").
• Virginia Madsen (star of Ghosts of Mississippi): Thanked him for the joy he gave, saying his talent "always turned up to 11."

Political figures and others also paid tribute:

• California Gov. Gavin Newsom — "Heartbroken by the tragic loss," calling Reiner a "big-hearted genius."
• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — A "devastating loss for our city and country," praising his charity work.
• Nancy Pelosi — "Devastating," describing Reiner as "creative, funny, and beloved" and Michele as his "indispensable partner."
• Former Vice President Kamala Harris — Mourned them as "dear friends."
• The family of Norman Lear (creator of All in the Family) said the world is "unmistakably darker" and they are "bereft."