LAPD Gang Unit shared photos of Nick Reiner's arrest on Sunday night.
Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, was confirmed as a suspect in the deaths of "The Princess Bride" director and his wife, Michele Reiner on Monday. Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
The images were shared to the Los Angeles Police Department Gang and Narcotics Division's official Instagram account.
On Sunday night, Rob and Michele's bodies were found at their Brentwood home. Nick was later arrested after their bodies were found.
Family friends of Rob and Michele told the Los Angeles Times that Nick got into an argument with his parents at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party Saturday evening, one night before their death.
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner's family friend told Fox News Digital that the couple's son, Nick Reiner, was in-and-out of the home prior to his parent's deaths.
Fox News Digital asked Heather Michaels about Nick's living situation prior to his parents death outside the Reiner residence on Monday.
"He was sort of in-and-out of the home, not particularly living there. I know there are reports that he was homeless, but that kind of goes along with the issues that folks like [Nick] deal with," Michaels said, referring to Nick's mental health struggles.
Rob and Michele were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday night. Their son Nick was arrested after the bodies were found.
On Monday’s “Howard Stern Show,” the host honored the life and legacy of Rob Reiner.
Stern called Reiner a “genius” and a person who was “down to earth and connected.”
“He always cared about people… I just thought the world of him,” Stern continued.
Stern explained that he was “really, really upset” when he learned about Rob and his wife, Michele Reiner’s deaths.
Stern described Reiner as a “beautiful man” and “the most loving guy.”
“To lose him is a real loss,” Stern added.
{{#rendered}}Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday.
As of Monday, Reiner's son Nick remained behind bars without bail as authorities continued investigating the stabbing of the acclaimed Hollywood director and his wife.
Family friends of Rob and Michele Reiner told the Los Angeles Times that Nick got into an argument with his parents at Conan O'Brien's Christmas party Saturday evening. Many people noticed Nick was behaving strangely, according to the outlet.
Read more about the events leading up to the Reiners' deaths.
Michelle Pfeiffer is honoring Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner after their deaths on Sunday night.
On Monday morning, Pfeiffer took to Instagram and shared a photo of Rob and Michele smiling. She acknowledged their "beyond horrific" deaths.
"Beyond horrific. My thoughts and prayers to Michelle and Rob’s family and all those who loved them. I am so sorry," she captioned her post.
Michele and Rob were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday night. Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of murder shortly after their bodies were found.
Jane Fonda recently saw Rob and Michele Reiner and is devastated by the news of their death.
On Monday, Fonda took to Instagram and shared a photo of the couple, explaining that she was working closely with Rob and Michele and saw them the night before their death.
"Rob and Michele Reiner were wonderful, caring, smart, funny, generous people, always coming up with ideas for how to make the world better, kinder," Fonda began.
"They had been helping me launch the Committee for the First Amendment. I saw them night before last looking healthy and happy. I am reeling with grief. Stunned," the star concluded.
Michele and Rob were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday night. Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested for their murder shortly after the bodies were discovered.
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Rob and Michele Reiner’s daughter, Romy, shared photos of their final family vacation at the end of November and the start of December.
In her first set of images and videos, Romy shared two photos with her dad, floating in the ocean. Romy, 27, wore a two-piece swimsuit and Rob was in a baseball hat and a pair of swim trunks.
In the second post, uploaded on Dec. 1, Romy included a solo shot of her dad in the ocean and a picture of her mom, Michele, swimming in the clear blue water, writing in the caption that she was "thankful for family, health, and followers of any age."
Rob and Michelle had three kids together: daughter Romy, and sons Jake and Nick. Nick was arrested on Sunday for the murder of his parents.
Demi Moore took to Instagram to share photos of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, after they were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday night.
Moore included a photo of Rob and Michele smiling and a second photo of herself with Rob, Kevin Bacon and Tom Cruise from their time filming "A Few Good Men." The film, which was released in 1992, was directed by Reiner.
"There are no words to truly express the unfathomable devastation of losing Rob and Michelle Reiner. Our kids grew up together, we worked together, and as our lives intertwined personally and professionally I will always cherish the moments and memories of what we shared," Moore began.
She continued, "They were amazing people and wonderful parents who gave of themselves to make the world a better place."
Moore concluded by saying her "heart, thoughts, and prayers" are with the Reiner's friends and family, as well as "all that are affected by this tragedy."
Jake Reiner admitted there was never a shortage of happiness growing up as the son of Rob Reiner and grandson of Carl Reiner.
"Of course it was like, a great time, you know, listening to stories and just tons of laughter," Jake said in an April interview on the Unsavory Fellow Podcast.
"Going over to my grandfather's house, you know, Mel Brooks would be over there," he said before reflecting on the "incredible dinners" he experienced.
"I think, honestly now that I'm in my 30s, like, I'm beginning to appreciate it a lot more now than I did when I was a kid," Jake said.
"It was a great environment to grow up, and great role models to look after. The way my dad revered my grandfather, you know he would always want to come to the set of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show.' He always wanted to be there, he always wanted to kind of learn what my grandfather - his father - was doing, and then kind of follow it in his footsteps."
Jake admitted, "I look to my dad in the way he works and his work ethic, and he's getting up there in age, but he's still wanting to make movies. He's still wanting to create things ... because he just loves it. I've developed that passion. I developed that work ethic and that's all I want to do."
The Houston Police Union paid respect to Rob Reiner Monday and shared support for Jake, who worked as a reporter in the Texas city.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake Reiner and his family during this incredibly difficult time," the statement shared on social media read. Jake previously worked for a local Houston news station from January 2016 until August 2018.
"During his years as a Houston news anchor (KPRC2), Jake was a true friend to the men and women of the Houston Police Department," the statement continued. "He treated our officers with fairness, professionalism, and respect, and he consistently gave law enforcement a voice when it mattered. We are grateful for the way he supported this profession and this city, and we stand with him and his family now."
Jake's brother, Nick Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of murder after Rob and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday.
{{#rendered}}Security is posted outside of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner's Brentwood home following their deaths on Sunday Night.
Fox News Digital can confirm that "private property" and "no trespassing" signs have been added to the Reiner's gate on Monday.
A single bouquet of flowers was left leaning outside of Rob and Michele's home.
Earlier today, tribute flowers were placed on Rob Reiner's Walk of Fame star at 1 p.m. in Hollywood.
Reiner received a spot on the coveted Hollywood Boulevard in 1999. The star is located next to his father Carl Reiner's star at 6421 Hollywood Blvd.
Anthony Geary and Rob Reiner acted alongside each other in “All in the Family,” and died on the same day. Both were 78 at the time of their death.
Reiner was found stabbed to death at his Brentwood home on Sunday night. His wife, Michele Reiner, was also found in the same manner. The couple’s son Nick was arrested on Monday for the murder of his parents.
Geary’s death was announced on the “General Hospital” Instagram account on Monday.
“The entire #General Hospital family is heartbroken over the news of Tony Geary's passing,” the caption began.
"Tony was a brilliant actor and set the bar that we continue to strive for. His legacy, and that of Luke Spencer's, will live on through the generations of #GH cast members who have followed in his footsteps. We send our sincerest sympathies to his husband, Claudio, family, and friends. May he rest in peace,” the statement concluded.
Geary's husband, Claudio Gama also shared the news of his death, telling TV Insider that Geary died on Sunday in the Netherlands following complications from a scheduled operation.
Top congressional Republicans reflected Monday on the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. The Hollywood director and his wife were found dead at their Brentwood, Calif. home.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., joined the wave of condolences flooding from the political world in the wake of the Reiners’ deaths, which police are currently investigating as a homicide.
"Well, that whole incident, episode, is a tragedy, and my sympathies and prayers go out to their family and their friends," Thune said.
Johnson said, "The shocking news that apparently their son committed the murders is not only an unspeakable family tragedy, it's another reminder of just the senseless violence and evil that is so rampant in our society.
"So our prayers go out to the Reiner family, the survivors, and everybody who's affected by this."
Fox News Digital's Alex Miller and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
{{#rendered}}One of Rob and Michele Reiner’s neighbors has spoken out about her experience knowing their son, Nick Reiner.
On Monday, Maryanne Lewis spoke to Fox News Digital outside of the Reiner residence and shared that years ago, Nick was using drugs.
He went to rehab and to Lewis’s knowledge, he was doing okay.
“He was on [drugs] and he went to rehab and did well. Apparently, he was back to normal, but obviously, that was not the case. I haven’t heard anything about him recently,” Lewis said.
Lewis’s last conversation with Rob was last week. The neighbors discussed that “no one prepares them for aging.”
“It’s just thrown upon us and we laughed,” Lewis said.
Lewis saw Michele for the last time about a month ago, driving down their street. She said Michele stopped to say hello to her dogs, because she “loved” them.
Rob and Michele were found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday night. Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested on Monday for the murder of his parents.
Rob Reiner's wife, Michele Singer Reiner, was fondly remembered one day after her death in Brentwood, Calif.
"I'd be out here for hours, 24 hours and I wouldn't have food sometimes," security guard Trevor Taufahema exclusively told Fox News Digital.
"Michele would order food and give me some food. One time it was raining and I didn't have an umbrella. She walked inside the house and came out and was like, 'Here. Here's an umbrella."
The guard attempted to give the umbrella back to Michele, but she refused. "I still have that umbrella to this day," he said.
Following the initial investigation into Rob and Michele Reiner's homicides, authorities determined their son Nick Reiner to be "responsible for their deaths."
Nick, 32, was located and arrested at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sunday He was booked on suspicion of murder and is now being held without bail, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Fox News Digital's Larry Fink contributed to this report.
Rob and Michele Reiner’s son Nick previously spoke about a time he “destroyed” his parent’s home eight years ago while strung out on meth.
In 2018, Nick was a guest on the “Dopey” podcast and admitted to being "totally spun out on uppers" before trashing the guest house.
One of the hosts brought up the incident when he "got sequestered in his parents' guest house" and "wrecked the guest house on meth."
“Yeah, I went 10 rounds in my guest house,” Nick replied.
Nick continued at the time, “It’s not much of a story. I got totally spun out on uppers — I think it was coke and something else — and I was up for days on end. I started punching out different things in my guest house.” He said that he "started with the TV and then I went over to the lamp.”
Eventually, "everything in the guest house got wrecked,” according to Nick. He said he had no recollection of whether he hurt himself or not.
At the time, Nick noted that there was "no logic" to his actions. Nick did say that his parents "told me I had to go” before he wrecked the guest house.
According to People, Nick struggled with drug problems throughout his teenage years and was in-and-out of rehab until he was 19.
Nick was arrested for the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele, on Monday.
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Nick Reiner, 32, was transferred Monday to the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, according to the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department. He is being held without bail.
Nick was initially booked on $4 million bail at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles, Calif. He was located and arrested at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sunday, and booked on suspicion of murder.
His case will be presented Tuesday to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, LAPD confirmed in a release.
Investigators believe the couple suffered stab wounds, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Kevin Bacon is the latest celeb to speak out after Rob Reiner's passing.
On Monday, Bacon uploaded a video to Instagram, referencing the time he worked with Reiner on the legal drama, "A Few Good Men," in 1992.
"I'm not sure how to do this," Bacon began.
He shared that Reiner, who directed the movie, was the one that called him and offered him the role. He said making the movie was "one of the best experiences he's ever had."
Bacon said he would go to lunch with Reiner everyday and his wife, Michele, would also be at the lunches. Bacon's wife, Kyra Sedgwick, was pregnant with their son Travis at the time and would also meet the crew for lunches.
Michele was found dead along with Reiner in their Brentwood home on Sunday night.
"Today is a sad one. Thank you for everything, Rob. May you and Michele rest in peace," Bacon captioned his video.
Following the initial investigation into Rob and Michele Reiner's homicides, authorities determined Nick Reiner to be "responsible for their deaths."
Nick was located and arrested at approximately 9:15 p.m. He was booked on suspicion of murder Sunday and is now being held without bail, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
The case will be presented Tuesday to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, LAPD confirmed in a release.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials responded to a home on the 200 block of Chadbourne Ave. at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday where two bodies were discovered, Fox News Digital confirmed.
Officials later confirmed the bodies to be of "The Princess Bride" director and his wife.
{{#rendered}}Reiner's "New Girl" co-star, Zooey Deschanel, is remembering her on-screen dad after his sudden death.
On Monday, Deschanel took to Instagram and shared a collage of photos with Reiner from their time on the hit sitcom.
"My heart is broken. Rob Reiner was the absolute warmest, funniest, most generous of spirits. A truly good human being. An incredible artist and such a playful and fun collaborator. I cherish the time we spent working together and the many films he made that have shaped who I am," her caption began.
Deschanel mentioned Reiner's wife, Michele, who was also murdered on Sunday night.
"Rob and his lovely wife Michele were always so kind and it brought me so much joy any time I was lucky enough to see them," she wrote.
Deschanel concluded with "sending so much love" to the couple's friends and family.
Reiner played Bob Day, Jessica Day's dad, over a six-year span on "New Girl."
Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner's death investigation with be presented Tuesday to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, LAPD confirmed in a release.
Nick Reiner was booked on suspicion of murder Sunday and is now being held without bail, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Reiner, 32, was initially booked on $4 million bail — records now show "no bail" — and is being held at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials responded to a home on the 200 block of Chadbourne Ave. at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday where two bodies were discovered, Fox News Digital confirmed. Officials later confirmed the bodies to be of "The Princess Bride" director and his wife.
Nick Reiner was booked on suspicion of murder Sunday and is now being held without a bail, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Reiner, 32, was initially booked on $4 million bail, and records now show "no bail," and is being held at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials responded to a home on the 200 block of Chadbourne Ave. at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday where two bodies were discovered, Fox News Digital confirmed. Officials later confirmed the bodies to be of "The Princess Bride" director, Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Reiner.
During a press conference, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell admitted the information surrounding the deaths was limited.
"First of all, our hearts go out to the family and friends of the Reiners," the LAPD police chief said at the press conference.
"LAPD responded to, a residence, the residence of, Rob and Michelle Reiner, located in West Los Angeles division. At that location, they found two deceased adults, a male and a female. Through the night working with the coroner's office, they were able to identify them, definitively as Rob and Michelle Reiner. We have our robbery homicide division handling the investigation."
McDonell confirmed Nick was subsequently booked on suspicion of murder.
{{#rendered}}The Houston Police Union paid respect to Rob Reiner and shared support for his son, Jake Reiner, who used to work as a reporter in the Texas city.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake Reiner and his family during this incredibly difficult time," the statement shared on social media read. Jake previously worked for a local Houston news station from January 2016 until August 2018.
"During his years as a Houston news anchor (KPRC2), Jake was a true friend to the men and women of the Houston Police Department," the statement continued. "He treated our officers with fairness, professionalism, and respect, and he consistently gave law enforcement a voice when it mattered. We are grateful for the way he supported this profession and this city, and we stand with him and his family now."
Jake's brother, Nick Reiner, was arrested on suspicion of murder after Rob and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday.
Tribute flowers will be placed on Rob Reiner's Walk of Fame star at 1 p.m. in Hollywood.
Reiner received a spot on the coveted Hollywood Boulevard in 1999. The star is located next to his father Carl Reiner's star at 6421 Hollywood Blvd.
“Rob Reiner’s star will continue to shine as brightly as the stories he brought to the screen, noting that his work as a director and actor helped shape modern cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences alike," the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Hollywood Historic Trust said in a statement.
"Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time."
During a press conference Monday, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, was booked on suspicion of murder. He is being held on $4 million bail.
Rob Reiner gushed about working with his son, Nick, in an interview that resurfaced in the wake of the film director’s death Sunday. Reiner and his son spoke about working together on the film “Being Charlie,” which was inspired by Nick’s own struggles with addiction.
“It’s by far the most personal thing I’ve ever done,” Reiner said during the AOL Build Series appearance in 2016.
Reiner explained that going over Nick’s experiences “forced [him] to have to see more clearly and understand more deeply what Nick had gone through.”
“It definitely brought us closer together,” he added. “It was, like, over a period of a year, and it was intense, it was difficult at times, but it was also the most satisfying creative experience I’ve ever had.”
Social media users took to the comments after news of Reiner’s death broke yesterday.
“So sad you can tell he loved his son so much,” one user commented on the YouTube video of the interview.
“Look how Rob is trying to take care of his son. He knows this is awkward for Nick, he tries to answer for him, and tries not to as well,” another added.
“Dad wants so much to connect,” a user wrote. “He doesn't know what else to do.”
Another shared, “This is one of the saddest things I’ve seen, quite frankly.”
Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead inside their home on Sunday. Authorities confirmed Reiner’s son, Nick, had been taken into custody on suspicion of murder. He is being held on a $4 million bond.
{{#rendered}}Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's home showed no signs of forced entry, officials told the Los Angeles Times.
The source also said the Reiners had injuries consistent with being stabbed.
During a press conference, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell admitted the information surrounding the deaths was limited.
"First of all, our hearts go out to the family and friends of the Reiners," the LAPD police chief said at the press conference.
"LAPD responded to, a residence, the residence of, Rob and Michelle Reiner , located in West Los Angeles division. At that location, they found two deceased adults, a male and a female. Through the night working with the coroner's office, they were able to identify them, definitively as Rob and Michelle Reiner. We have our robbery homicide division handling the investigation."
McDonell confirmed Nick was subsequently booked on suspicion of murder and is being held on $4 million bail.
Bill and Hillary Clinton reacted to the news of Rob Reiner and his wife’s deaths in a statement shared to social media Monday.
“Hillary and I are heartbroken by the tragic deaths of our friends Rob and Michele Reiner," a statement shared to X read. "They inspired and uplifted millions through their work in film and television. And they were good, generous people who made everyone who knew them better through their active citizenship in defense of inclusive democracy, setting an example for us all to follow. Hillary and I will always be grateful for their friendship, unfailing kindness, and support.”
Reiner offered public support to Hillary in both her 2008 presidential campaign and her 2016 run. Reiner used his public platform as a celebrity and liberal activist to help Clinton’s political campaigns through endorsements, fundraising and campaign content.
Kathy Bates said that Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life," in a statement shared with Deadline.
Bates portrayed Anna Wilkes in Reiner's '90 adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery," a role which earned Bates a Best Actress Academy Award.
“I’m horrified hearing this terrible news," Bates said. "Absolutely devastated.”
She added, “I loved Rob. He was brilliant and kind, a man who made films of every genre to challenge himself as an artist. He also fought courageously for his political beliefs. He changed the course of my life.
"Michelle was a gifted photographer. She shot my beautiful photos for the Misery campaign. My heart breaks for them both. My thoughts are with their family."
Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, was confirmed Monday by LAPD as a suspect in the deaths of "The Princess Bride" director and his wife, Michele Reiner.
{{#rendered}}Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, was confirmed Monday as a suspect in the deaths of "The Princess Bride" director and his wife, Michele Reiner.
While discussing a terrorism investigation, the Los Angeles Police Department brought up the deaths of the filmmaker and his wife. The two were found dead inside their home Sunday and investigators believe the couple suffered stab wounds.
During a press conference, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell admitted the information surrounding the deaths was limited.
"First of all, our hearts go out to the family and friends of the Reiners," the LAPD police chief said at the press conference.
"LAPD responded to, a residence, the residence of, Rob and Michelle Reiner, located in West Los Angeles division. At that location, they found two deceased adults, a male and a female. Through the night working with the coroner's office, they were able to identify them, definitively as Rob and Michelle Reiner. We have our robbery homicide division handling the investigation."
McDonell confirmed Nick was subsequently booked on suspicion of murder and is being held on $4 million bail.
Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
Maria Shriver recalled raising her kids with the late Rob Reiner and his wife Michele in an emotional tribute posted on social media after their deaths.
“I loved Michele and Rob Reiner,” Shriver wrote on X . “They were among my closest friends. We raised our kids together, from mommy and me on up. We laughed together, we cried together, we played together, we dreamed together. We had dinner this past week, and they were in the best place in the their lives: loving one another, loving their friends, their family, their country. They never gave up on our country. They wanted to make it better. They always, always wanted to make our world better, and they were willing to fight to make it the country they loved.”
“I loved them, and I knew they loved me, for any friend like that is such a gift,” she added. “They gave me and all their friends that gift all the time. They loved their kids so much, and they never stopped trying to be really good parents. My love is with their family. I’m so sad for them. I’m devastated, gutted, shocked, stunned, and so deeply saddened, as are all of the people who loved them and who they loved. I hope people remember them as two deeply talented, kind, fun, loving, good, patriotic people who loved each other deeply.”
“I’ll miss you, Michele. I’ll miss you, Rob. I love you both,” Shriver noted. “Thank you for your friendship. God bless you both. Life will not be the same without you here, that’s for sure.”
Jamie Lee Curtis and her husband Christopher Guest are mourning the loss of Rob and Michele Reiner after the couple was found dead inside their Brentwood area home.
"Christopher and I are numb and sad and shocked about the violent, tragic deaths of our dear friends Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner and our ONLY focus and care right now is for their children and immediate families and we will offer all support possible to help them," the pair said in a joint statement to Fox News Digital. "There will be plenty of time later to discuss the creative lives we shared and the great political and social impact they both had on the entertainment industry, early childhood development, the fight for gay marriage and their global care for a world in crisis. We have lost great friends. Please give us time to grieve."
{{#rendered}}Josh Gad remembered Hollywood director Rob Reiner as “one of the greatest” in the wake of his tragic death.
Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday at their home in Brentwood, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
“He was one of the greatest directors of our time,” Gad wrote on Instagram. “He was a friend. He was simply a beautiful person.”
“Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle [sic] were two of the most kind and caring souls you could ever imagine,” he added. “He cared so much for those who had no voices. This loss is devastating. I cannot express how much this hurts. Love you Rob and Michelle. Thank you for all you gave us.”
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead inside their home on Sunday.
Investigators believe the couple suffered stab wounds, according to a law enforcement official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Reiner’s son, Nick, has been taken into custody. The 32-year-old remained behind bars Monday and online records show bail was set at $4 million.
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, has been taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department following the deaths of his parents. He is being held on $4 million bond.
Nick’s IMDb page lists a birthday that coincides with the birthday of the individual currently in custody.
{{#rendered}}Stephen King paid tribute to Rob Reiner the day after the filmmaker was found dead inside his Brentwood area home with his wife Michele Reiner.
“I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele,” King wrote on X.
“Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine),” the horror novel author added. “Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.”
King and Reiner worked together on the film adaptations of King’s work, including “Stand By Me” and “Misery.”
Reiner also co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment, which produced “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Dolores Claiborne,” “The Green Mile” and “Needful Things.”
Ron Howard took to social media to mourn the loss of his good friend and colleague, Rob Reiner.
"Our careers and lives intersected often over the decades from Rob writing the pilot script for 'Happy Days' and then as we each shifted from acting careers into directing and producing," Howard wrote on X. "He proved to be a superlative filmmaker, a supportive colleague and at all times a dedicated citizen. Rob will be missed on so many levels. My heart goes out to his family and his many close friends."
Cheryl Hines took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt post about the late couple, her former bosses. "The loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner is devastating," the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" alum wrote. "I met them 31 years ago when I began working for them as an assistant and instantly loved their generosity, humor, and unwavering inspiration. Their legacy lives on in the countless lives they touched and the countless ways they made the world brighter. This is the snapshot that stays with me."
{{#rendered}}Film director Rob Reiner responded to the killing of Charlie Kirk in September with "absolute horror."
Reiner, who was found dead in his home with his wife on Sunday, was asked about Kirk's murder during a September appearance on television with Piers Morgan.
"Horror. Absolute horror," Reiner said when asked about Kirk's death. "I unfortunately saw the video of it, and it is indescribable, it's beyond belief what happened to him. That should never happen to anybody. I don't care what your political beliefs are. That's not acceptable. That's not a solution."
"I felt like what his wife said at the memorial they had was exactly right. Totally, I believe, I'm Jewish but I believe in the teachings of Jesus. I believe in do unto others, and I believe in forgiveness, and what she said was to me beautiful," he added.
Los Angeles police are interviewing a family member of Hollywood director Rob Reiner after both he and his wife were found dead in their home from an apparent homicide Sunday.
Law enforcement sources were conducting an interview with an unnamed family member on Sunday night, according to CNN. Other sources have said that Reiner's son, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, is considered a person of interest in the case, according to the New York Post.
Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 70, were found dead of apparent stab wounds insider their Brentwood, California, home.
Los Angeles police are investigating the death of famous film director Rob Reiner as a homicide Monday after he and his wife were found dead with stab wounds inside their home.
Police said they are investigating the deaths of Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner as an "apparent homicide."
The couple’s 32-year-old son, screenwriter Nick Reiner, is being looked at as a person of interest in the case, law enforcement sources told the New York Post. Nick has struggled with homelessness and mental health issues in recent years.
“I was homeless in Maine. I was homeless in New Jersey. I was homeless in Texas I spent nights on the street. I spent weeks on the street. It was not fun,” he told People in an interview in 2016.
LAPD Detective Chief Alan Hamilton assured neighbors of Reiner that they were safe following the incident, but he said a suspect has yet to be arrested in the case.
{{#rendered}}SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin praised filmmaker Rob Reiner and offered condolences for his death on Monday, calling him on of the greatest filmmakers in U.S. history.
“Rob Reiner is one of the most significant figures in the history of film and television. The impact he made on American culture simply can’t be overstated. Tributes will pour in and the impossibly long list of genre defining films and indelible performances will play in our minds and hearts. Rob Reiner was a member of our union for nearly 60 years. We send love and warmth to Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s families, friends and colleagues," Astin said.
"Our entertainment community and audiences around the world will mourn deeply. On a personal note, so many of Mr. Reiner’s films and performances made me think, made me emotiohnal and especially they made me laugh really hard. That’s how I will remember him," he added.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials responded to a home on the 200 block of Chadbourne Ave. at around 3:30 p.m. where two bodies were discovered, Fox News Digital confirmed. They were identified as Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner.
Circumstances surrounding the deaths were not immediately available.
Cary Elwes, who played the lead character Westley in the iconic 1987 film "The Princess Bride" directed by Rob Reiner, responded to the shocking news of the Hollywood icon's death.
"No words..." Elwes wrote in social media posts, sharing a photo of a directors chair with his name on it sitting next to another bearing Reiner's name.
Actor and director Ben Stiller described Rob Reiner as one of his "favorite directors" and described himself as "a fan."
"What a huge loss," Stiller wrote in a post on X.
"Rob Reiner was one of my favorite directors. He made some of the most formative movies for my generation. He came out form [sic] behind a huge comedic shadow of the great Carl Reiner and being a tv actor to being a a great director who made an incredible run of movies. Spinal Tap is one of the best comedies ever made - and the list goes on. He was a kind caring person who was really really funny," he continued.
"I didn’t know him well but was always a fan and I feel a real sadness for those who did, and his family," Stiller concluded, adding a blue heart emoji.
{{#rendered}}Former Vice President Kamala Harris that she and her husband Doug Emhoff are "devastated" to hear about the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner.
"Rob Reiner's work has impacted generations of Americans. The characters, dialogue, and visuals he brought to life in film and television are woven throughout our culture. Rob loved our country, cared deeply about the future of our nation, and fought for America's democracy," Harris wrote in a post on X.
"Rob and his wife Michele loved each other very much. They were dear friends, and Doug and I are devastated to learn of their passing. Our thoughts are with their loved ones during this tragic time," she added.
The former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the news of the passing of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, “devastating.”
Pelosi praised the couple saying they were exceptional figures whose influence extended well beyond Hollywood.
“It’s hard to think of anyone more remarkable and excellent in every field and endeavor they pursued,” she wrote, describing Rob as “creative, funny, and beloved,” and highlighting Michele as his “indispensable partner, intellectual resource, and loving wife.”
She reflected on Reiner’s civic engagement and noted his deep commitment to social causes to include supporting California’s First 5 initiative and his activism against Proposition 8.
“Civically, he was a champion for the First Amendment and the creative rights of artists,” she added.
Professionally, Pelosi said Reiner was “an iconic figure in film” whose body of work made audiences “laugh, cry and think.”
“Paul and I and our entire family mourn the loss of our very dear friends and are praying for their loved ones during an unimaginable time of grief,” she posted.
As tributes continue to populate the internet following the tragic death of famed filmmaker Rob Reiner, director Joe Russo, best known for helming Marvel blockbusters alongside his brother Anthony, shared an emotional X post honoring Reiner’s legacy.
“I can’t handle the truth that one of the greatest filmmakers to ever live is gone,” Russo wrote, referencing one of Reiner’s most iconic films, A Few Good Men.
He added, “We lost one of the few good men. RIP, Rob Reiner.”Russo’s tribute not only was heartfelt but also cleverly nodded to Reiner’s cinematic impact mixing in title and quotes from the fimaker’s enduring works.
The sentiment seems to echo what many across Hollywood have acknowledged that Reiner was a profound influence on storytelling, comedy and drama
{{#rendered}}John Lennon’s son, Sean Ono Lennon, on Sunday, reacted to the death of filmmaker Rob Reiner.
“Please not Rob Reiner,” Lennon wrote on X. “He is one of the greatest of all time.”
Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead earlier Sunday in their Brentwood home.
Police have not confirmed the identities of the bodies found at the home of the Reiners, though Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she was “heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob and wife Michelle.”
“I knew Rob and have tremendous respect for him,” Bass said.
Former President Barack Obama also issued a heartfelt statement via X following the tragic deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife.
Obama reflected on the filmmaker’s impact on American culture and the values defining the couple’s lives.
“Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele,” Obama wrote.
He highlighted Reiner’s storied career in film and television, noting that his work helped create “some of our most cherished stories on screen.”
He lamented that he would be remembered for both the stories he told but also the many lives he touched.
“We send our deepest condolences to all who loved them,” Obama wrote.
On Sunday, Rob and Michele Reiner's daughter, Romy, took to Instagram to show support for her late father just hours before her parents were found dead in their Brentwood, Calif. home.
"Go watch," Romy wrote on her Instagram Stories, alongside a photo of the late director's film, "Spinal Tap ll: The End Continues."
Other celebrities have continued to honor and remember the Reiners with various social media posts.
"I’m absolutely shocked and horrified to hear about Rob Reiner and his wife Michele," Roseanne Barr wrote on X. "This is a travesty. Praying for swift justice. Sympathies to their family and children. I’m at a loss for words."
"Horrified to hear of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wonderful wife Michelle," Elijah Wood, who starred in Reiner's 1994 film, "North," wrote on X . "So much love to their kids and family."
James Woods, who starred in Reiner's 1996 film "Ghosts of Mississippi," wrote on X: "Rob and I remained good friends ever since we made GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI. The studio didn’t think I was old enough to do the part, but Rob fought for me. Political differences never stood in the way of our love and respect for each other. I am devastated by this terrible event."
"OMG THIS IS HORRIBLE NEWS!" Corey Feldman, who starred in Reiner's 1986 film, "Stand by Me," wrote, "IM SO SORRY 4 ROB & HIS WIFE, & THEIR CHILDREN & THE WHOLE REINER FAMILY! ALL I CAN SAY IS IM SHOCKED & SADDENED, BUT I #LOVE U ROB! U WILL B 4EVER MISSED!"
{{#rendered}}Billy Crystal was seen leaving Rob Reiner's home Sunday in Brentwood, Calif.
Comedian Larry David also arrived at Reiner's residence in the wake of the deaths of the director and his wife, according to ABC7.
A neighbor told the local outlet that the actors arrived separately on Sunday evening.
They stayed briefly before leaving, the neighbor said, adding that Crystal "looked like he was about to cry."
Crystal starred in Reiner's 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally...", and Reiner famously played a version of himself on David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet paid tribute to Rob Reiner after news broke of the filmmaker’s death on Sunday.
Kolvet posted a clip of Reiner’s appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” responding to the assassination of TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025.
“That should never happen to anybody. I don’t care what your political beliefs are. That’s not acceptable. That’s not a solution to solving problems,” Reiner said before invoking “the teachings of Jesus” as he commended Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, for forgiving the suspected assailant.
“I think that is admirable,” Reiner said.
Writing on X, Kolvet praised Reiner for responding with “grace and compassion to Charlie’s assassination.”
“This video makes it all the more painful to hear of he and his wife’s tragic end. May God be close to the broken hearted in this terrible story,” Kolvet said.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, issued the following statement:
“Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner . Rob was the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love, with projects as wide-ranging as ‘The Princess Bride’ to ‘A Few Good Men.’ His boundless empathy made his stories timeless, teaching generations how to see goodness and righteousness in others – and encouraging us to dream bigger."
“That empathy extended well beyond his films," the statement continued. "Rob was a passionate advocate for children and for civil rights — from taking on Big Tobacco to fighting for marriage equality to serving as a powerful voice in early education. He made California a better place through his good works. Rob will be remembered for his remarkable filmography and for his extraordinary contribution to humanity.”
{{#rendered}}Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass honored the lives of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner Sunday. "The Princess Bride" director was 78.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials responded to a home on the 200 block of Chadbourne Ave. in Brentwood, Calif. at around 3:30 p.m. where two bodies were discovered.
“This is a devastating loss for our city and our country," Bass said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. "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. An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others."
She added, "Personally, I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob and his wife Michele. I knew Rob and have tremendous respect for him. Among his numerous contributions, Rob helped create First 5 California, a landmark initiative funded by a tobacco tax to support early childhood development programs. He and Michele fought for early childhood development and marriage equality, working to overturn Proposition 8. They were true champions for LGBTQ+ rights.
“I want to thank all of the first responders who were called to this tragic event. The investigation is ongoing. I'm holding all who loved Rob and Michele in my heart.”
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed during a press conference Sunday evening that Homicide Special Section of Robbery Homicide Division of the Los Angeles Police Department would conduct a death investigation, and there were no suspects or people of interest at the time.
During a press conference on Sunday, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said police will not be releasing the identities of the two individuals found dead in Rob Reiner’s home. That information, he noted, will be made public by the Los Angeles County Coroner once the investigation is complete.
Hamilton also confirmed that the LAPD has not identified — nor is it currently seeking — any suspects or persons of interest.
“We are not seeking anyone as a suspect or as a person of interest or in any other manner, and we will not be doing that until we conduct our investigation and move forward,” he said.
“When I tell you that we have not identified a suspect, it doesn’t mean that we’re not working the case. We will not identify a suspect until that person is identified as a suspect and we are legally seeking them — if there is a crime to be reported and if that person is a suspect in that crime.”
Rob Reiner, the Hollywood icon who went from playing "Meathead" on the 1970s sitcom "All in the Family" to directing a series of classic films, was found dead along with his wife Sunday inside their LA mansion, Mayor Karen Bass confirmed.
“Personally, I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob and his wife Michele," Bass said.
Fox News Digital previously confirmed that two bodies were found inside Reiner's Brentwood home Sunday. Los Angeles Fire Department officials responded to a home on the 200 block of Chadbourne Ave. at around 3:30 p.m.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident.
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