December 15, 2025.

A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a son of Rob Reiner, Nick Reiner, was taken into custody Monday after the deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid request Sunday afternoon and discovered a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman deceased inside. Detectives are investigating it as an apparent homicide. Reiner, known for directing films like “This is Spinal Tap” and “A Few Good Men,” was 78. He was married to Michele since 1989. They had three children together.

A law enforcement official says investigators have been questioning a family member of director-actor Rob Reiner Rob Reiner and his wife Michele after they were found dead at their home in Los Angeles. Speaking anonymously to The Associated Press because they could not publicly discuss details of the investigation, the official also said investigators believe Reiners suffered stab wounds. Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton, the chief of detectives, says police had not identified a suspect. He says they’ll try to speak to every family member they can to determine the facts. Reiner starred in “All in the Family” and directed hits including “When Harry Met Sally.” He and Michelle Reiner had three children together.