Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner have died under mysterious circumstances; their son is being questioned.

Entertainment: According to multiple sources close to the family, veteran Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 14. Police have not yet officially confirmed the circumstances surrounding their deaths, and no arrests have been made so far. However, multiple sources told PEOPLE that the killer was the couple’s son, Nick Reiner.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said it received a call around 3:30 a.m. to provide medical assistance at a Los Angeles home. Upon arrival, first responders found a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman deceased at the scene. Sources identified the victims as Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Authorities confirmed that the couple’s son, Nick, 32, is alive and is currently being questioned as part of the investigation. Law enforcement officials have not released further details and emphasized that the case is under active review.
Police investigation continues as family, industry await answers
As of now, authorities have not publicly confirmed reports about how the couple died. Investigators continue to gather information and are speaking with individuals connected to the family. The Los Angeles Police Department has not yet issued a formal statement detailing the cause of death or potential charges.
The news has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, where Reiner is widely considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation. As the deaths were confirmed, tributes and messages of concern quietly began circulating within the industry. Remembering Rob Reiner’s illustrious career and family life
Rob Reiner was a director, producer, and actor whose career spanned several decades and included some of the most beloved films in cinematic history. He made his directorial debut with This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and went on to direct classic films such as Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Misery (1990), and A Few Good Men (1992).
Before becoming a renowned filmmaker, Reiner rose to fame playing Mike “Meathead” Stivic in Norman Lear’s popular sitcom All in the Family. He was born in 1947 in the Bronx, New York, and was the son of celebrated comedian Carl Reiner and actress-singer Estelle Lebost.
Rob met Michele Singer while directing When Harry Met Sally and the two married in 1989. They have three children. Reiner was previously married to actress and filmmaker Penny Marshall, who died in 2018 at the age of 75 due to complications from diabetes.
In a 2016 interview with PEOPLE, his son Nick spoke about his long battle with drug addiction, which began in his teens and led to years of instability and homelessness. Speaking about his recovery, he said, “Now, I’ve been home for a while, and I’m getting used to being in L.A. and being with my family.”