Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Los Angeles Home; Homicide Investigation Underway
Actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles residence, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities.
Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele, 68, were discovered deceased in their Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Police Department is treating the case as an apparent homicide.
Emergency responders arrived at the couple's Brentwood residence around 3:30 p.m. and found both individuals with stab wounds. A family member is currently being questioned in connection with the incident.
Reiner gained prominence in the 1970s for his role as Mike "Meathead" Stivic on the sitcom "All in the Family," earning two Emmy Awards. He later directed acclaimed films such as "This Is Spinal Tap," "When Harry Met Sally...," and "The Princess Bride."
Michele Singer Reiner, a former photographer, was married to Rob since 1989. The couple had three children together.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences, stating, "This is a devastating loss for our city and our country."
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details at this time.