Rob Reiner And Wife Found Dead In L.A. Home – Sources Allege Son’s Involvement

TMZ has reported that Legendary Hollywood Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner have been found dead in their Brentwood home.

Law enforcement says they found two bodies in the home and they have been identified as the Reiners. Reports say that both bodies had lacerations consistent with a knife.

According To PEOPLE, several sources have reported that their son, Nick Reiner was the attacker in this homicide. “In a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, Nick spoke about his years-long struggle with drug addiction, which began in his early teens and eventually left him living on the streets.

He said he cycled in and out of rehab beginning around age 15, but as his addiction escalated, he drifted farther from home and spent significant stretches homeless in multiple states.”

Dispatch Audio Captures Call For Backup

The Dispatch audio reveals that a fire fighter called for backup to the Brentwood home Sunday around 3:30. However, no other information about the home was included.

Rob was the son of Carl Reiner, famed comedian. Carl passed away in 2020 started his career in the 1960’s as a comedy writer. Carl worked as Steve Martin’s co-writer in the Smother’s Brother’s comedy hour in 1968 and ‘69.

Rob Reiner Starred In All In The Family

Rob starred on All In The Family during the 1970s as Michael “Meathead” Stivic, the son in law of Archie Bunker (Carroll O’Connor) and Edith Bunker (Jean Stapleton).

Reiner won won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Michael was married to the Bunkers daughter Gloria Stivic played by Sally Struthers.

There was 205 episodes of All In the Family that ran during its course. The show ended in 1979. Reiner’s focus then switched to directing. “His rock mockumentary “This is Spinal Tap” marked his first big hit in the director’s chair.Over the next decade, Reiner directed iconic films like “Stand By Me,” “The Princess Bride,” and “When Harry Met Sally…

Rob Reiner Met His Wife While Directing

“While directing “When Harry Met Sally,” Rob met Michele, a photographer … and, the two married in 1989. Perhaps even bigger than that, their relationship actually convinced Rob to change the ending of the rom-com to have Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan’s characters end up together.” Rob continued directing during their marriage.

Rob Reiner’s Last Directing Project

“Rob has one more directorial project which, according to his IMDb, has been completed … live concert footage of the fictional band Spinal Tap playing at Stonehenge along with other massive names in music. The film is set to come out next year.

Younger fans may recognize Rob from his acting role as Jess’ father Bob on “New Girl” … or his last part in season 4 of “The Bear” as businessman Albert Schnur.”

Michele and Rob had three kids together — Jake, Nick and Romy. Rob also has a daughter, Tracy, from his first marriage to director Penny Marshall. Our sympathies go out to all of the children.

Rob was 78. Michele was 68. RIP Rob & Michele Reiner!

This is a developing story with law enforcement still investigating and few confirmed public details released so far.

Be sure to catch up on everything happening with Breaking News right now. Come back here often for Current Events, News, and Updates.