LOS ANGELES (RTWNews) — Renowned director and actor Rob Reiner, alongside his wife Michele, was discovered dead on Sunday in their Los Angeles home, as confirmed by law enforcement officials who prefer to remain anonymous due to the ongoing investigation. Preliminary reports suggest that both may have suffered stab wounds, prompting detectives to investigate what they describe as an 'apparent homicide'.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency shortly after 3:30 p.m., arriving to find the couple, aged 78 and 68 respectively, deceased in their residence located in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood. Detectives from the Robbery Homicide Division are actively working the case.
Rob Reiner is celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most iconic directors, having helmed classics from the 1980s and ’90s, including 'This Is Spinal Tap', 'A Few Good Men', and 'The Princess Bride'. He also gained fame as 'Meathead' on the 1970s TV series 'All in the Family', earning him two Emmy Awards.
Born in March 1947, Reiner recently celebrated his 78th birthday. The acclaimed filmmaker's death continues to resonate throughout the entertainment community, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calling it a 'devastating loss'. In a heartfelt statement, she highlighted Reiner's significant contributions to both American culture and social justice advocacy.
Reiner had been married to Michele Singer Reiner since 1989, after meeting on the set of 'When Harry Met Sally'. The couple had three children together. He was also previously married to actress Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981, adopting her daughter, Tracy.
Following the deaths, messages left for Reiner's representatives have gone unanswered. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragedy continues.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency shortly after 3:30 p.m., arriving to find the couple, aged 78 and 68 respectively, deceased in their residence located in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood. Detectives from the Robbery Homicide Division are actively working the case.
Rob Reiner is celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most iconic directors, having helmed classics from the 1980s and ’90s, including 'This Is Spinal Tap', 'A Few Good Men', and 'The Princess Bride'. He also gained fame as 'Meathead' on the 1970s TV series 'All in the Family', earning him two Emmy Awards.
Born in March 1947, Reiner recently celebrated his 78th birthday. The acclaimed filmmaker's death continues to resonate throughout the entertainment community, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calling it a 'devastating loss'. In a heartfelt statement, she highlighted Reiner's significant contributions to both American culture and social justice advocacy.
Reiner had been married to Michele Singer Reiner since 1989, after meeting on the set of 'When Harry Met Sally'. The couple had three children together. He was also previously married to actress Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981, adopting her daughter, Tracy.
Following the deaths, messages left for Reiner's representatives have gone unanswered. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragedy continues.
