Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead; Son Nick Reiner Arrested
Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home; their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested in connection with their deaths.
Director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid call around 3:30 p.m. and discovered the couple deceased inside their Brentwood residence.
Authorities have arrested their son, Nick Reiner, 32, in connection with the deaths. He was taken into custody on Sunday evening and is being held on a $4 million bail.
Rob Reiner was renowned for directing films such as "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," and "Stand By Me." He first gained fame portraying Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the television sitcom "All in the Family."
The couple's deaths have prompted an outpouring of tributes from the entertainment industry and public figures. Former President Barack Obama stated, "Rob's achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen."
The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation. No further details have been released at this time.