What happened to Rob Reiner and wife Michele? Details emerge after couple found dead inside their home

Authorities are investigating reports surrounding the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele after they were found dead inside a Brentwood home. Only limited details have emerged so far, and the news has sent shockwaves around the world.

The update follows the discovery of two bodies inside a Brentwood home owned by him on Sunday, December 14. According to NBCLA, the Los Angeles Fire Department said a man and a woman, believed to be approximately 78 and 68 years old, were found dead at the residence.

TMZ however confirmed that the two people were Rob and Michele themselves.



Authorities have not yet released an official cause of death, though TMZ, citing sources, reported that the couple had injuries described as “lacerations consistent with a knife.” Speculation has spread on social media, but no details have been confirmed.

Around 3:30 p.m., LAFD paramedics were reportedly called to the residence on Chadbourne Avenue. LAPD officers were subsequently dispatched for what was described as an “ambulance death investigation,” a term used when firefighters request police assistance following the discovery of a deceased individual.



Rob Reiner was a renowned American actor, director, and producer who made his breakthrough on television in the 1970s as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the iconic sitcom All in the Family. Born on March 6, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, he comes from a celebrated entertainment family and is the son of legendary comedian and filmmaker Carl Reiner. His performance on the show earned him critical acclaim and established him as a recognizable face in American pop culture.

Reiner later built an acclaimed career behind the camera, directing some of Hollywood’s most memorable films across genres. His credits include This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, and A Few Good Men. In addition to his filmmaking success, he co-founded Castle Rock Entertainment and has been known for his involvement in political and social causes, making him a prominent figure both on and off screen.