Homicide investigation opened after Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their Brentwood home

Dec. 15, 2025

Acclaimed U.S. director and actor Robert N. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday. A homicide investigation was opened and is continuing. Following reports of their deaths, tributes began to pour in for Reiner's contribution to Hollywood, notably for such films as, "Stand By Me," "When Harry Met Sally ...," and "A Few Good Men."

Further Reading :

• Rob Reiner’s 10 best films as a director [Los Angeles Times]
  Dec. 15, 2025 — Rob Reiner was born into the lineage of comedy thanks to his father, television pioneer Carl Reiner, and he first gained recognition as an actor, including his Emmy-winning role on “All in the Family.” And while there is certainly a streak of humor through almost all of his films, what marks Reiner’s work as a director is his astonishing versatility, able to switch styles from one project to the next with remarkable ease.
• Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Found by Their Daughter (Exclusive Sources) [People]
  Dec. 14, 2025 — Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found in their Los Angeles home by their daughter, Romy, multiple sources tell PEOPLE.
• Rob Reiner, Legendary Comedic Actor and ‘Princess Bride’ Director, Found Dead in His Home [Variety]
  Dec. 14, 2025 — Rob Reiner, who segued from starring in “All in the Family” to directing movies including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “A Few Good Men” and “When Harry Met Sally…” was found dead Sunday afternoon in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer. He was 78.

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