TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The renowned Hollywood director, producer, and actor Rob Reiner, aged 78, was found fatally stabbed alongside his wife, Michelle Singer, 68, at their luxurious home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, local time. As reported by People, the couple was allegedly murdered by their son, the screenwriter Nick Reiner, using a kitchen knife.
The murder was witnessed by the couple's daughter, Romy, who immediately alerted the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Upon the LAFD's arrival at 3:30 p.m. local time, medical assistance was rendered, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The alleged perpetrator, Nick Reiner, had previously spoken publicly about his personal struggles. In a 2016 interview with People, Nick detailed his long battle with drug addiction, which had led to a period of homelessness. His years of addiction reportedly served as the basis for the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, which he wrote.
Profile: The Career of Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner was renowned as the director of iconic films such as When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men. Born on March 6, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, Reiner was raised within the entertainment industry; his father was comedy legend Carl Reiner, and his mother, Estelle, was an actress.
Reiner initially gained fame for his role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic in the classic 1970s sitcom All in the Family, a performance for which he won two Emmy Awards.
He successfully transitioned into directing, making his feature debut with the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap (1984). He subsequently directed a string of critically and commercially successful films: the romantic comedy-drama The Sure Thing (1985), Stand by Me (1986), the fantasy The Princess Bride (1987), the celebrated romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally (1989), the horror-thriller Misery (1990), the military drama A Few Good Men (1992), and the romantic comedy The American President (1995). Both A Few Good Men and The American President earned him Oscar nominations.
Reiner was first married to Penny Marshall in 1971, with whom he had a daughter, Tracy Reiner. He married Michelle Singer in 1989, and they had three children: Romy Reiner, Jake Reiner, and the youngest, Nick Reiner.
Condolences Pour in for Reiner
California Governor Gavin Newsom posted a statement on X saying that he was "heartbroken" by the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner.
"Rob will be remembered for his remarkable filmography and for his extraordinary contribution to humanity," Newsom said as reported by DW.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Reiner's death was a "devastating loss."
"Rob Reiner's contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice," Bass said.
Actor John Cusack, who was the male lead in Reiner's film "The Sure Thing," called the director a "great man."
"Shocked by the death of Rob Reiner - a great man," he said.
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