‘Princess Bride’ Director, Disney Channel Actor Reportedly Stabbed to Death by His Son
The entertainment world reels from devastating news out of Los Angeles, where legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were discovered dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon. The beloved director, who created some of Hollywood’s most treasured films and appeared as himself on several Disney Channel programs, was 78.
Tragic Discovery in Brentwood
Law enforcement arrived at the Reiner residence on Sunday, December 14, following reports of a death investigation. Officers discovered both Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, 68, deceased inside their home. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, both victims sustained apparent knife wounds, and authorities are treating the deaths as a homicide investigation.
LAPD News: On December 14th, at 3:40 pm, LAPD officers responded to a death investigation in the 200 block of S. Chadbourne Ave. Inside the residence, officers discovered 2 decedents. The identity of the decedents has not yet been confirmed.
Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) responded to the residence, which has been identified as the home of Rob Reiner. At this time, no further details are available as this is an ongoing RHD investigation, into an apparent homicide.
Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) responded to the residence, which has been identified as the home of Rob Reiner. At this time, no further details are available as this is an ongoing RHD investigation, into an apparent homicide.
— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) December 15, 2025
Later on Sunday evening, authorities arrested the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, 32, in connection with his parents’ deaths. In an official statement posted to X (formerly known as Twitter), the LAPD indicated that Nick Reiner is considered “responsible” for the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. He remains held without bail as the investigation continues.
LAPD News: Detectives Announce Arrest in Murder of Robert and Michele Reiner
LAPD News: Detectives Announce Arrest in Murder of Robert and Michele Reiner pic.twitter.com/0Mn7P81GVA
— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) December 15, 2025
Rob Reiner: A Legendary Career in Film and Television
Rob Reiner rose to prominence portraying Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking CBS sitcom All in the Family, earning Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy in both 1974 and 1978. His character, the liberal son-in-law constantly sparring with Carroll O’Connor’s conservative Archie Bunker, became one of television’s most memorable roles during the show’s nine-season run.
Transitioning behind the camera, Reiner established himself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile directors. His filmography includes This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand By Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), and Misery (1990). The Princess Bride is now owned by The Walt Disney Company following its acquisition of 20th Century Fox. The film is now available on Disney+.
Beyond his celebrated film work, Reiner made guest appearances on several Disney Channel shows, portraying himself on both Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place.
RIP Rob Reiner, who made cameo appearances in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place
RIP Rob Reiner, who made cameo appearances in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place
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Reiner met Michele Singer while directing When Harry Met Sally… in the late 1980s. The couple married in 1989, and their relationship reportedly inspired Reiner to change the romantic comedy’s ending, allowing the titular characters to end up together rather than apart. They shared three children, including Nick Reiner.
In 2015, Rob directed Being Charlie, a film co-written by Nick that drew from Nick’s personal experiences with addiction and homelessness.
A representative for the Reiner family released a statement to Variety:
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
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