Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested on murder charges after the director and his wife were found dead at their L.A. home: Follow live updates
Nick Reiner, 32, is being held on $4 million bail following the deaths of his parents, who reportedly suffered stab wounds.
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner,
in 2012 in Los Angeles. (David Livingston/Getty Images )
Longtime Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon, and their 32-year-old son was taken into custody and booked on murder charges.
Paramedics responded to a call for medical aid at the residence in the Brentwood neighborhood around 3:30 p.m. PT. Inside, they found Reiner, 78, and Singer Reiner, 70, dead.
According to multiple reports, they had suffered stab wounds. According to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department records, Nick Reiner is being held on $4 million bail. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell told reporters that he was booked for murder.
Rob Reiner was the director of several classic Hollywood movies, including This Is Spinal Tap, A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, Stand by Me and Misery.
As an actor, Reiner was best known for playing Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the iconic sitcom All in the Family, alongside Archie Bunker.
Singer Reiner was a photographer and producer. The couple met on the set of When Harry Met Sally and married in 1989. They shared three children together: Jake, Nick and Romy. Rob Reiner also had an adopted daughter, Tracy, from his previous marriage to Penny Marshall.
LAPD says Nick Reiner is now being held without bail; DA to review case on Tuesday
Nick Reiner is now being held without bail after being booked for the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, according to a press release issued by the Los Angeles Police Department on Monday afternoon.
Earlier Monday, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell told reporters that the 32-year-old was being held on $4 million bail.
According to the latest police statement, the case will be presented on Tuesday to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which will review the evidence to determine the appropriate charges.
Jane Fonda says she's 'reeling with grief,' just saw the Reiners 'night before last'
Oscar-winning actress Jane Fonda wrote a tribute on Instagram in memory of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, describing them as "wonderful, caring, smart, funny, generous people." Rob Reiner and Fonda were both activists for progressive causes.
"They had been helping me launch the Committee for the First Amendment," Fonda wrote. "I saw them night before last looking healthy and happy. I am reeling with grief. Stunned."
McCartney mourns the Reiners: 'Life can be so unfair and this tragedy proves it'
Beatles legend Paul McCartney posted a message to Facebook mourning the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Rob Reiner directed McCartney in the recent Spinal Tap sequel.
What a tragedy the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, is. It is so shocking in many ways, but for me especially so, because over the last year I had been working with him. He directed me in 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.' He was such an upbeat, lovable man.
Life can be so unfair, and this tragedy proves it. His father, Carl Reiner, was a great humorist before him, and Rob followed in his dad’s footsteps, doing a terrific job making many great films. I will always have fond memories of Rob, and the idea that he and his wife will no longer be in the world with us is heartbreaking.
Thanks for all the humor, Rob. Rest in Peace. Love Paul