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Tragedy Deepens in Hollywood: Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead as Son Taken Into Custody, Palm Springs Event Canceled

The shock surrounding the deaths of legendary filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, continues to reverberate across Hollywood and Southern California as new details emerge in the ongoing investigation. The couple were found dead Sunday in their Brentwood home in Los Angeles. Rob Reiner was 78, Michele Singer Reiner 68. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case as an apparent homicide.

On Monday, a law-enforcement official confirmed to the Associated Press that the couple’s son, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, has been taken into police custody. According to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing, Nick Reiner was booked by Los Angeles police and remained in jail as of Monday. Online jail records show bail set at $4 million, though authorities have not yet disclosed what charges, if any, may be filed. Police have stressed that the investigation is still in its early stages and have urged the public to avoid speculation.

Emergency responders were called to the Reiners’ home Sunday afternoon, where both were found deceased. Detectives remained at the scene for hours as investigators gathered evidence and conducted interviews, including with family members, as part of standard procedure. Officials have said additional information will be released when it is appropriate to do so.

The news has prompted an outpouring of grief from across the entertainment world and beyond. Tributes from fellow filmmakers, actors, and public officials described Reiner as a towering creative force and a deeply humane voice in American culture. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the loss devastating for the city and the film community, while colleagues remembered a director whose work balanced wit, heart, and moral clarity.

Reiner’s career spanned more than five decades. He first became a household name as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on All in the Family, then went on to build one of the most diverse and influential directing careers in modern cinema. His films included This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, and A Few Good Men, a body of work that crossed genres and generations while leaving an enduring cultural imprint.

Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and producer, was a steady creative partner throughout much of her husband’s life and career and was widely respected in her own right. The couple were frequently seen together at industry events and remained active in cultural and civic life.

The tragedy has also been felt locally in the Coachella Valley. In Palm Springs, Palm Springs Speaks and the Friends of the Palm Springs Library announced the cancellation of a scheduled appearance by Rob Reiner that was set for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatre. In a statement, the organizations said they learned of the Reiners’ deaths with “heavy hearts” and extended their condolences to the family and friends, noting that Reiner had been expected in Palm Springs as recently as tomorrow.

As investigators continue their work, the focus for many remains on Rob Reiner’s extraordinary legacy and the sudden, tragic loss of two respected figures. Further updates are expected as authorities clarify the circumstances surrounding a case that has shaken Hollywood, touched Palm Springs, and left a stunned public awaiting answers.