Los Angeles authorities are currently investigating the tragic deaths of renowned Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer as a double homicide. The couple's bodies were discovered on Sunday evening inside their luxurious Brentwood estate, stirring shock and grief across the entertainment community and beyond.
The grim discovery was made by the couple's daughter, Romy Reiner, who lives across the street from her parents' $13.5 million mansion. According to People, just weeks prior, Romy had shared a social media post expressing gratitude for her "family and health." The couple was found with apparent knife wounds, prompting an immediate police response.
In a press conference, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton disclosed that no suspects had been identified and no arrests had been made. The police are intent on speaking with every family member to uncover the facts of this harrowing case. Hamilton also noted that the crime scene had been left undisturbed pending a warrant to reenter and conduct a detailed examination.
The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics were the first to arrive at the Chadbourne Avenue property at 3:38 p.m. after which they called in LAPD officers for what was initially an "ambulance death investigation." The significant police presence remained at the scene throughout the evening.
The tragic news has elicited responses from various public figures. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences, highlighting Reiner's "contributions throughout American culture and society" and his advocacy for "social and economic justice." Similarly, Governor Gavin Newsom and former President Barack Obama released statements acknowledging Reiner's cultural impact and the heartbreaking loss.
Rob Reiner, aged 78, had a prolific career in the entertainment industry, following in the footsteps of his father, Carl Reiner. He first rose to prominence as an actor on the television show "All In The Family" and later transitioned to directing, with a filmography that boasts classics such as "Stand By Me," "The Princess Bride," and "A Few Good Men." His most recent work, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," was released in September, a sequel to the iconic 1984 mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap."
Michele Singer, aged 68, was a photographer and met Reiner on the set of "When Harry Met Sally" in 1989. The couple married that same year and had three children together. Reiner also adopted Tracy Reiner, his stepdaughter from his previous marriage to actress Penny Marshall, who passed away in 2018.
As the investigation unfolds, the entertainment world mourns the loss of a legendary director and his wife, whose lives were abruptly and tragically cut short.
