A wave of grief has swept through Hollywood and across the United States following the killing of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. The legendary actor and director, 78, and Michele, 68, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14. Los Angeles police are investigating the deaths as an apparent homicide. Authorities have released few official details, but disturbing information has gradually emerged. According to reports cited by The Mirror, investigators described the scene as a “horror double murder,” with injuries believed to be consistent with stab wounds.
The couple was reportedly discovered by their daughter, Romy, who alerted authorities. Law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times that there were no signs of forced entry at the residence. A family member has been interviewed as part of the investigation, though police emphasized that no one has been named a suspect. At a late-Sunday news conference, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said the investigation was still in its early stages.
Detectives were working to secure a search warrant before conducting a thorough examination of the property. “We’re going to try to speak to every family member that we can to get to the facts of this investigation,” Hamilton said, stressing that no arrests had been made. Police activity remained heavy around the gated Brentwood property, with streets closed and officers maintaining a perimeter.
Reiner’s career spanned more than five decades, from All in the Family to iconic films like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and Stand by Me. Michele Singer Reiner was an accomplished photographer and producer. Tributes poured in from across the entertainment and political worlds, honoring the couple’s legacy, creativity, and lasting impact.