Rob Reiner, the acclaimed filmmaker behind When Harry Met Sally…, The Princess Bride, and Stand By Me, and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home on December 14, 2025, in an apparent double homicide. Rob was 78 and Michele was 68.
Per The New York Times, authorities say their daughter Romy Reiner discovered her father’s body around 3:30 p.m. after a massage therapist, unable to reach the couple for a scheduled appointment, alerted her; paramedics later found Michele’s body inside the residence. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, who had been living with his parents, was arrested later that evening and has since been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances, accused of fatally stabbing both parents.
In the wake of the heartbreaking news, many are reflecting on his life, career, and the family he built over the years. From his decades-long success in entertainment to his role as a husband and father, here’s a closer look at Reiner’s life and children.
Who Was Rob Reiner?
Reiner was an acclaimed American actor, director, producer, and activist — and the son of legendary comedian and filmmaker Carl Reiner. He first rose to fame playing Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the classic sitcom All in the Family before becoming one of Hollywood’s most respected filmmakers.
Over the decades, Reiner directed beloved films such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, A Few Good Men, and Stand By Me, earning widespread praise for his versatility across comedy, romance, and drama.
Who Was Rob Reiner’s Wife?
Reiner was married to Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and philanthropist, whom he wed in 1989. The couple remained together for decades and largely kept their private life out of the public eye.
Before marrying Michele, Reiner was previously married to actress and director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. The former couple shared a daughter together before going their separate ways.
How Many Children Did Rob Reiner Have?
Reiner had four children. He shared three children — Jake Reiner, Nick Reiner, and Romy Reiner — with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, and also adopted his daughter, Tracy Reiner, from his previous marriage to Penny Marshall.
Several of his children went on to pursue careers in film, television, and the arts, including Nick, who co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie (2015), which Reiner directed.
Jake and Romy paid tribute to their late parents in a heart-wrenching statement in the wake of their deaths.
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” the siblings said. “The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”
Jake and Romy also thanked the public for its support and requested privacy as they grieved.
