The shocking deaths of All in the Family star and acclaimed director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, have now taken a devastating turn as multiple sources confirm the couple was killed by their son, Nick Reiner.
What happened?
On Sunday, Dec. 14, around 3:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid call at the Reiner family’s Brentwood residence. When first responders entered the home, they found a man and woman—matching Rob and Michele’s ages—dead at the scene. Soon after, sources confirmed the victims’ identities.
The LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division has since taken over the investigation, treating the incident as a double homicide.
Who is Nick Reiner?
Nick, the couple’s son, has long battled severe drug addiction, something he openly discussed in a 2016 PEOPLE interview.
Key background:
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His addiction began in early adolescence.
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He cycled in and out of rehab starting at age 15.
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He spent extended periods homeless on the streets across multiple states.
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His struggles inspired the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, which he co-wrote.
Nick had been back in Los Angeles in recent years and said he was reconnecting with family—but according to multiple outlets, he is now responsible for the fatal attack on his parents.
What we don’t know yet
Authorities have not publicly confirmed:
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The motive,
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The exact cause of death,
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Whether anyone else was inside the home,
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Or Nick’s current legal status.
However, early reports — including confirmations from PEOPLE — state that Nick Reiner killed his parents, with the investigation still underway.
The legacy left behind
Rob Reiner leaves behind a towering legacy in American film and television, from The Princess Bride and Stand by Me to When Harry Met Sally and A Few Good Men. Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer, collaborated on several of his projects.
