Rob Reiner’s family has spoken out for the first time following the deaths of the director and his wife, Michele Reiner. The couple was found dead inside the home where they lived in Southern California last Sunday (12/14), in a case that remains under investigation by local authorities.
In a statement sent to Variety magazine, family members confirmed the deaths and asked for respect for mourning. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are devastated by this sudden loss and ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement said.
According to sources interviewed by the American press, the bodies showed wounds caused by knives and the case is being treated as a homicide. To date, no arrests have been made. The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office has not yet released the official cause of death.
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Who was Rob Reiner, the director of The Bear found dead with his wife
Rob Reiner was 78 years old and one of the most influential names in American film and television. He rose to prominence in the 1970s with the series All in the Family and built a distinguished career as a director, writing classics such as Isto é Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, Harry & Sally – Made for One Another and The American President. Recently, he also joined the cast of the series The Bear.
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Michele Singer Reiner and Rob Reiner (left) with the couple’s children: Jake Reiner, Nick Reiner and Romy Reiner (photo from 2024)
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Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles
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Michele Reiner, 68, was a photographer and producer. She met Rob while filming Harry & Sally and was married to the director since 1989. The couple had three children and led a relatively low-key life, despite the filmmaker’s notoriety.
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