Legendary comedic actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner, 78 — best known for iconic films such as The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and Misery — was found murdered alongside his wife, Michelle Reiner, 68, at their Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.The shocking development was first reported by TMZ which stated that the “two suffered lacerations consistent with a knife”.
According to People magazine, multiple sources have claimed that the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, allegedly killed his parents, though this has not yet been officially confirmed by law enforcement. Nick is currently being held by the LAPD for questioning, and no arrests have been made at this time. Reports also note that he has previously battled drug addiction. Rob and Michelle Reiner are survived by their four children.
About Rob Reiner’s marriages
Rob Reiner was married twice: First to actress/director Penny Marshall and then to photographer Michelle Singer. His marriage to Penny Marshall lasted for 10 years, from 1971 – 1981. Though they had no children of their own, Reiner adopted Marshall’s daughter Tracy from her marriage to Michael Henry. The couple divorced due to their demanding careers and hectic schedules which led to long separations and differing lifestyles.
In 1989, Reiner met his future wife, Michelle Reiner (née Singer), a photographer, while filming his iconic rom-com When Harry Met Sally, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. In an interview with The A.V. Club, Reiner revealed that meeting Michelle influenced his decision to change the film’s ending, which was originally meant to see Harry and Sally part ways. The couple married later that year, and their union resulted in three children: sons Jake and Nick, and daughter Romy.
Rob Reiner’s children
Jake Reiner, the couple’s oldest child was born in 1991 and had followed in his father’s steps and entered the entertainment industry – according to Men’s Journal, he is a television reporter. He shared a close bond with Rob and the two had a passion for baseball. In an interview with People Magazine, Rob Reiner said, “My dad was a huge, huge baseball fan. He passed it onto me, and I passed it onto Jake.”
Nick Reiner, the couple’s second son was born in 1993 and is currently a suspect in his parent’s homicide. He is a screenwriter who has contributed to Being Charlie (2015), a semi-autobiographical film, directed by his father. Nick had previously battled drug addiction and lived on the streets as well. “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,” Reiner said in an interview to People Magazine.
Romy Reiner, the youngest of her siblings, was born in 1993. She is an actress and her IMDb page credits include You People and Voices. She shared a close relationship with her parents, recently sharing a post with her father about getting older. According to People, Romy had discovered the bodies of her parents, adding another tragic layer to the already horrific incident.
Tracy Reiner, Rob Reiner’s adoptive child with Penny Marshall was born in 1964 and was the product of Marshall’s marriage to an athlete. Her IMDb page states that she is an actor with over 30 credits to her name. She starred in movies like When Harry Met Sally…, Masque of the Red Death, That Thing You Do! and many more.
The news of Rob and Michelle Reiner’s deaths sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, with friends and fans expressing profound sorrow over the tragic loss. Tributes poured in from across the entertainment world, highlighting Reiner’s extraordinary contributions to film and television and his warmth off-screen.
Billy Crystal, a longtime friend and co-star from When Harry Met Sally…, was seen visiting the Reiner residence in Brentwood to pay his respects, while comedian and creator Larry David also appeared at the home separately; both were observed to be in tears according to media reports.
The quiet show of support captured how deeply Reiner was valued, both professionally and personally, across Hollywood. The widespread grief felt by colleagues and admirers alike at the sudden and violent end to the life of one of the industry’s most beloved figures is proof of the deep personal connections Reiner forged over the course of his extensive career.