Rob Reiner, the legendary filmmaker behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic movies, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have reportedly been found dead.
Legendary Losses: Rob Reiner And Wife Found Dead
As The Blast previously reported, two bodies were discovered Sunday afternoon inside Reiner’s Brentwood home, prompting a major law-enforcement response. Sources with knowledge of the investigation have now identified the deceased as Reiner, 78, and his wife, 68.
Their deaths were confirmed by TMZ.
Deaths Appear Consistent With Knife Injuries
According to law-enforcement sources cited by TMZ, both victims suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division has taken over the case, though officials have not publicly released the victims’ names or confirmed a cause of death as the investigation remains ongoing.
Reiner, the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner, who passed away in 2020, began his career in the entertainment industry as a comedy writer in the 1960s. He notably worked alongside Steve Martin on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in the late ’60s before transitioning into acting.
In the 1970s, Reiner became a household name portraying Michael “Meathead” Stivic on CBS’ groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family, a role that earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards. He later went on to build a celebrated directing career, helming classics such as The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, This Is Spinal Tap, and A Few Good Men.
This is a developing story. Our hearts go out to everyone close to the family. Check back with The Blast for updates as more information becomes available.
