Trigger Warning: The article mentions details of drug abuse and homicide.
The news sent shockwaves through Hollywood after veteran actor, activist and filmmaker Rob Reiner, the man who captivated the audience with his direction and acting skills films such as “A Few Good Men” and “When Harry Met Sally,” and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home on December 14, 2025.
The LAPD said in a statement that “Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Robert and Michele Reiner, was responsible for their deaths.” The actor’s home is located in Brentwood, a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood known for its celebrity residents.
On December 15, police maintained a security presence outside the property as media gathered nearby. There were no signs of forced entry or any other people at the crime scene. Michele Reiner was an actress, photographer, and producer, and the founder of Reiner Light, a photography and production company.
🚨 #NEW: Rob Reiner and his wife were reportedly found stabbed to death in their LA home.
PEOPLE & TMZ report the alleged attacker is their son, Nick Reiner, now held on $4 MILLION bail.
Nick publicly battled addiction and homelessness and even made Being Charlie with his… pic.twitter.com/JlLW9gLfEk
— Brandon Tatum (@TheOfficerTatum) December 15, 2025
The pair married in 1989 and had three children together. Rob Reiner was also known for his outspoken political activism and support of Democratic candidates. Police initially said they were unsure who was responsible, but his daughter reportedly informed them about the deaths.
According to Fox News, the Reiner couple was stabbed to death, and their throats were reportedly slit. The outlet reported that there must have been a fight between them due to the nature of the crime.
Since Rob Reiner was a well-known actor with immense public relevance, details reveal that it was essential to acquire a search warrant before going forward with the case so that no other person could be harmed.
According to BBC, Rob’s 32-year-old son Nick Reiner was arrested several hours later at around 9:15 p.m. Investigators have not released a possible motive, and the case remains under active investigation as the son is being held in connection with the killings. Nick has previously opened up about his mental health struggles, along with severe substance issues.
Reporters from Fox News revealed that Nick Reiner was a talented screenwriter. Still, his drug addiction made him dysfunctional as he was in and out of rehabilitation centers, leading to him being homeless at one point.
Family member questioned after Rob Reiner and his wife found stabbed to death: report https://t.co/TbNvJ9u8Ha pic.twitter.com/74kX8mzrtA
— The Independent (@Independent) December 15, 2025
Those experiences inspired the 2015 semi-autobiographical film “Being Charlie,” which he co-wrote and directed with his father. Investigators have not released a possible motive, and the case remains under active investigation. He is currently being booked for murder and is held on a $4million bail, which was later changed to a no-bail status.
The Reiner family reportedly had ongoing family tensions, as Fox News claimed that the couple, along with Nick, were at a holiday party the night before the death.
The Hollywood Reporter reports actors and collaborators, including Sally Struthers, Robin Wright, Demi Moore, Kathy Bates, Zooey Deschanel, John Cusack, Ben Stiller, Wil Wheaton, and Sean Astin, shared emotional tributes.
Political figures like former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Gavin Newsom also offered condolences. Actress Barbra Streisand called the loss “immeasurably sad.”
Reiner’s daughter, Tracy Reiner, whom he adopted during his marriage to the late Penny Marshall, told NBC News she was in shock. “I came from the greatest family ever. I don’t know what to say,” she said.
