Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead; Son Arrested In Connection With Deaths: Report

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We have tragic news to report out of Hollywood tonight.

Police say two people were found dead at the Brentwood home of film legend Rob Reiner on Sunday afternoon.

The identities of the deceased have not been officially revealed by police, but preliminary reports describe them as a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman.

Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025 in Hollywood, California. — Rob Reiner attends the screening of “Misery” during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for TCM)

The ages coincide with those of Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.

News of deaths at Reiner’s home sparks concern among fans

News of the discovery was first reported by TMZ.

The deaths are reportedly being investigated as homicides, per preliminary reports.

While details remain scarce, an early report from People magazine indicates that Reiner’s son, Nick, has been arrested in connection with the alleged murders.

Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on September 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. — Rob Reiner attends the premiere of “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on September 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

A shocking scandal involving Hollywood royalty

The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, Rob first rose to prominence as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the iconic CBS sitcom All in the Family.

Reiner later became one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Hollywood history.

His credits included the beloved rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the coming-of-age classic Stand by Me, and other beloved modern classics, such as The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, and A Few Good Men.

Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025 in Hollywood, California. — Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of “The American President” during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for TCM)

In more recent years, Reiner shifted his focus toward political advocacy and documentary work.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

Our thoughts go out to the entire Reiner family in the wake of this unthinkalbe traged.

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