Director Rob Reiner and wife Michele allegedly killed by their son Nick at LA home
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were allegedly killed by their son, Nick, on Sunday, December 14, according to PEOPLE
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed it responded to the residence at about 3:30 pm to provide medical aid, where an unnamed 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were found deceased.
LAPD probes deaths of Rob Reiner and wife Michele
The Los Angeles Police Department was called to the Reiners’ Brentwood residence on Sunday afternoon after LAFD paramedics discovered the bodies. The LAFD previously reported to NBC Los Angeles that a “78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman” were found deceased.
Due to the high-profile nature of the case, a spokesperson confirmed that detectives from the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division were dispatched to the scene.
The road leading to the residence was closed, and detectives were seen entering and leaving the home.
Nick Reiner opened up about addiction and recovery
In a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, Nick Reiner shared that he struggled with d**g addiction for much of his life, beginning in his teenage years and at times living on the streets.
He stated that he went in and out of rehab starting at approximately age 15 and, as his addiction worsened and he became estranged from his family, he spent significant periods homeless across several states.
Nick told PEOPLE that the turbulent period of addiction, which included nights and weeks spent sleeping outside, later inspired the semi-autobiographical film 'Being Charlie,' which he co-wrote.
At the time of the interview, Nick spoke about his recovery and returning home, saying, “Now, I’ve been home for a really long time, and I’ve sort of gotten acclimated back to being in LA and being around my family.”
Rob Reiner’s Hollywood career
Director, producer, and actor Rob Reiner was widely renowned for directing some of the most beloved films in cinema history, 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).
His first major claim to fame came with his portrayal of Mike Stivic on the Norman Lear–created television series 'All in the Family.' Born in the Bronx, New York, in 1947, Reiner was the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner and actress and singer Estelle Lebost.
Reiner met his wife, Michele, while directing 'When Harry Met Sally,' and the couple married in 1989, later welcoming three children together.
Before marrying Michele, Reiner was previously married to the late Penny Marshall, who died in 2018 at age 75 due to complications from diabetes.
