Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, prompting a homicide investigation. Reiner, 78, was a celebrated director known for iconic films like When Harry Met Sally… and The Princess Bride, while Singer, 68, had a career in film as a camera operator and producer. The couple had been married since 1989, following their meeting on the set of Reiner’s romantic comedy, and leaves behind three children, alongside Reiner’s daughter from a previous marriage.
Police are investigating the deaths of the acclaimed filmmaker and his wife as an apparent homicide. The family has requested privacy following the confirmation of Rob Reiner’s passing at age 78.
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Actor, director, and producer Rob Reiner, a significant figure in film and television for decades, was found dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, alongside his wife, Michele Singer. Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident as an “apparent homicide.”
The Reiner family released a statement expressing their grief: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are devastated by this sudden loss and ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”
What Happened to Rob Reiner?
According to reports from Variety, corroborated by outlets including TMZ and People, authorities responded to an emergency call around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 14. Upon arrival, first responders found a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman deceased inside the residence.
Police sources indicate that both Reiner and Singer died from apparent stab wounds, though details regarding potential suspects or a motive have not yet been released. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation.
Who Was Rob Reiner?
Born in New York City in 1947, Rob Reiner first gained widespread recognition as an actor for his role as Michael Stivic in the groundbreaking series All in the Family, earning two Emmy Awards in the 1970s. His work on the show helped to define a generation of sitcoms.
The son of legendary comedian and filmmaker Carl Reiner, Rob forged a multifaceted career as an actor, director, writer, and producer, becoming one of the most recognizable voices in American cinema.
As a director, Reiner helmed films that resonated with audiences across generations, including This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Misery (1990), and A Few Good Men (1992), for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Director.
Throughout his career, he directed over 30 films and appeared as an actor in television shows and films such as Frasier, The Simpsons, The Good Fight, Rockefeller Plaza, and The Bear, as well as The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).
Michele Singer and Her Connection to Film
Michele Singer worked as a camera operator and producer, and met Reiner while filming When Harry Met Sally…, a cornerstone of modern romantic comedy. The couple married just months after the film’s release.
Reiner and Singer had three children: Jake, Nick, and Romy. This was Reiner’s second marriage; he was previously married to actress and director Penny Marshall, with whom he adopted his daughter, actress Tracy Reiner.
