Director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in Los Angeles home Sunday
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- 13 hours ago
- 3 min read
According to LA Mayor Karen Bass, Director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday.
Senior law enforcement sources told ABC News the victims were stabbed to death in their Brentwood-area residence.
Bass said in a statement, "This is a devastating loss for our city and our country." "Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice."
LAPD said Officers were called to the home at 3:40 p.m. PT, calling the investigation an apparent homicide.
A man and woman were found deceased inside the home, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed to ABC News earlier on Sunday. Their ages were reported as 78 and 68 years old. - Senior leadership of the LAPD's robbery and homicide unit responded to the scene.
Reiner is known for his Hollywood hits, "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally," "Stand By Me," "This is Spinal Tap" as well as many more.
A neighbor told ABC News that actors Billy Crystal and Larry David were seen at the house after police had arrived.
The Reiner family owns two houses across the street from each other. According to a neighbor, Rob and his wife lived in one, and a daughter with kids lived in another.
Reiner and Singer were married in 1989 and share three children, Jake, Nick and Romy.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones.
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