The deaths of director Rob Reiner, 78, and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were confirmed after their bodies were found inside their Brentwood home on Sunday, and their son Nick Reiner was arrested Monday on suspicion of murder.
The Tragic Loss of a Hollywood Legend
Rob Reiner, the celebrated director known for films such as “When Harry Met Sally…”, “A Few Good Men”, and “This Is Spinal Tap”, and his wife Michele, a talent photographer and producer, were found dead inside their Los Angeles home in the Brentwood community on Sunday. The 78‑year‑old Reiner had been married to Michele, 68, since 1989; the couple met while he was directing “When Harry Met Sally” and have three children together.
Nick Reiner Arrested on Murder Charges
Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested Monday on suspicion of murdering his parents. He remains in jail as of Tuesday and is expected to make an initial court appearance sometime this week. Sources told NBC News that Nick was disruptive at the party, and Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Reiner’s Enduring Legacy
Reiner’s production company, Castle Rock Entertainment, produced the iconic sitcom “Seinfeld”, which ran for nine seasons from 1989 to 1998. Seinfeld’s manager, George Shapiro, was a producer on the show. Reiner’s influence extended beyond film, shaping television history and inspiring countless creators.
Tributes from the Hollywood Community
Actor Jerry Seinfeld and actress Julia Louis‑Dreyfus shared heartfelt tributes. Seinfeld posted on Instagram: “Next to Larry David and George Shapiro, Rob Reiner had the biggest influence on my career,” he wrote Monday. “Our show would have never happened without him. He saw something no one else could. When nobody at the network liked the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation. That I was working with Carl Reiner’s son, who happened to be one of the kindest people in show business, seemed unreal.”
Seinfeld continued: “I was naive at the time to how much his passion for us meant. Rob and Michele married right as our show was starting and they became an imprint for me of how it’s supposed to work, each one broadening the other. Their death, together, is impossibly sad.”
Louis‑Dreyfus also posted: “My husband Brad and I had the great honor and pleasure of working with Rob and Michele Reiner often and happily in movies and television where their impact as actor, director, and producer will be everlasting,” she said. “Even more deeply felt was their superb example of how to be an activist and a powerful voice for the environment, for justice, and for democracy. They were great American patriots, and they were so much fun. We send our condolences and love to the Reiner family.”
Reiner on Seinfeld’s Early Days
In a 2016 appearance on “The Howard Stern Show”, Reiner recalled the early struggles of “Seinfeld”: “They said, ‘We can’t have this show. What is this show? It’s just people sitting around talking,’” he said of his meeting with NBC executives. “I said, ‘Please, I promise you there’ll be stories. You can’t take this show off the air. It’s going to be one of the great shows you’ve ever had.’”
The Aftermath and Industry Response
The Hollywood community was stunned by the sudden deaths, prompting an outpouring of tributes from industry colleagues, political figures, and others. The loss of a director whose career spanned film and television, and a photographer whose work captured iconic moments, has left a lasting void in the entertainment world.
Key Takeaways
- Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead on Sunday in their Brentwood home.
- Nick Reiner, 32, has been arrested on murder charges and remains in custody.
- Tributes from Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, and the broader Hollywood community highlight Reiner’s lasting impact.
As the legal process unfolds, the industry continues to honor the legacy of a filmmaker and photographer whose influence shaped generations of storytellers.
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