Hollywood is in shock after legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death inside their Los Angeles mansion on Sunday. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is treating the case as a double homicide.
Grim Discovery and Family Tragedy
The couple's daughter, Romy Reiner, 28, made the horrific discovery after visiting her parents' sprawling six-bedroom estate in an exclusive Los Angeles neighbourhood. Romy lives directly across the street from the $13.5 million property. Police sources confirmed to the Associated Press that the couple suffered fatal stab wounds.
An unnamed family member is currently being questioned by investigators, though no arrests have been made and no suspect has been identified. In a press conference, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton stated that officers were waiting on a warrant to re-enter the home to begin their formal investigation, with the bodies still inside. He emphasised that there was no further threat to the public.
A Legacy of Iconic Cinema
The 78-year-old Reiner was the creative force behind some of the most beloved films of the 1980s and 1990s. His iconic directing credits include the coming-of-age classic Stand By Me (1986), the seminal romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally (1989), the courtroom drama A Few Good Men (1992), and the timeless fairy tale The Princess Bride (1987).
The couple is survived by their three children. Alongside Romy are their sons: Nick, 32, a screenwriter who has publicly battled drug addiction and homelessness, and Jake, 34, a news reporter based in Houston, Texas.
Investigation Underway as Tributes Pour In
The scene outside the Reiners' home was one of profound grief. A man named Rocco, who identified himself as Rob Reiner's long-time assistant, was photographed sobbing uncontrollably near the property as police cordoned off the area.
Tributes for the acclaimed director and his wife have begun flooding in from colleagues, friends, and fans across the globe, all expressing devastation at the sudden and violent loss. The entertainment world now waits anxiously for further updates from the LAPD as the investigation into this shocking double homicide continues.
