The entertainment world is reeling from the tragic deaths of director Rob Reiner, 78, best known for films like "When Harry Met Sally..." and "A Few Good Men", and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, 70. The couple was found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, has been arrested and charged with their murders and is being held without bail.
Actress Jane Fonda, 87, has shared her grief and shock, revealing that she saw Rob and Michele the night before their deaths and that they "looked healthy and happy". In a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday, December 15, Fonda described the Reiners as "wonderful, caring, smart, funny, generous people, always coming up with ideas for how to make the world better, kinder". She added that they had been assisting her in launching the Committee for the First Amendment, a collective of artists defending free expression. The organization was initially established by Fonda and other Hollywood stars in 1947 and was relaunched in October 2025 to combat censorship in entertainment and media.
According to TMZ, the Reiners attended a holiday party hosted by Conan O'Brien on Saturday night. Sources indicate that Rob and Nick Reiner had a "very loud argument" at the gathering, which was overheard by other attendees. Rob and Michele reportedly left the party after the argument, but the time of Nick's departure remains unclear.
On Sunday, December 14, the Los Angeles Fire Department discovered Rob and Michele Reiner deceased in their home. Initial reports indicate that the couple suffered fatal stab wounds, with their throats reportedly slit. The LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division arrested Nick Reiner on Monday, December 15, at approximately 9:15 p.m. local time, stating that he is "responsible for their deaths".
The Reiners, who met while working on "When Harry Met Sally..." and married in 1989, are also survived by their sons Jake, 34, and daughter Romy, 28. It has been widely reported that Romy found her parents dead in their home.
News of the tragedy has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Rob Reiner's daughter, Tracy Reiner, whom he shared with the late actress Penny Marshall, also said she had seen her father shortly before his death and remains in disbelief.
The Reiner family released a statement on Sunday evening, expressing their profound sorrow and requesting privacy during this difficult time.
As the investigation continues, friends, family, and colleagues are mourning the loss of Rob and Michele Reiner, remembering them not only for their contributions to the entertainment industry but also for their warmth, compassion, and commitment to making the world a better place.
