Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead inside their Los Angeles mansion on Sunday, 14 December, in what authorities are investigating as an apparent homicide.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at around 3:30 p.m. local time, arriving to discover a man and a woman deceased inside the home. TMZ reported that both victims suffered injuries consistent with a knife attack, though authorities have not released further details as the investigation continues.

Reiner, 76, is known for directing cinematic classics 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). Before his directorial success, he gained fame as Mike “Meathead” Stivic on the CBS sitcom All in the Family, a role that earned him two Emmy Awards.

Rob met Michele while directing When Harry Met Sally, and the couple married in 1989, raising three children together: Jake, Nick, and Romy. Reiner was previously married to the late Penny Marshall, who passed away in 2018, and he adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner.

The deaths of the Reiners have sent shockwaves through Hollywood, marking a dark chapter in the life of a filmmaker whose work has spanned decades and generations. Police have yet to release official statements on suspects or motive.

As the investigation unfolds, fans and colleagues alike mourn the sudden loss of a beloved director and his family, reflecting on a career and life that left a lasting impact on both the screen and the hearts of viewers worldwide.