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Police in Los Angeles have launched a homicide investigation after acclaimed Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their home, authorities said on Monday.
The bodies were discovered on Sunday, with investigators describing the case as an apparent homicide.
Los Angeles deputy police chief Alan Hamilton said officers were seeking to speak with “every family member” as part of efforts to establish what happened.
No arrests have been made, and no suspect or person of interest has been publicly identified.
Several US media outlets, citing police sources, reported that the couple may have been stabbed, while celebrity news site TMZ said their throats had been cut during a domestic argument involving a family member.
The Los Angeles Times reported that investigators found no signs of forced entry at the property. Police have declined to confirm those details, stressing that the investigation remains ongoing.
Tributes quickly poured in for Reiner, 78, whose career spanned decades and included directing some of Hollywood’s most celebrated films.
Former US vice president Kamala Harris said she was “devastated” by the deaths, while former president Barack Obama said he and his wife Michelle were “heartbroken”, praising Reiner’s belief in the goodness of people as reflected in his work.
Reiner was best known for directing classics such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and A Few Good Men, the latter earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. His films ranged from sharp comedy to intense drama and secured him a devoted global following.
Before establishing himself behind the camera, Reiner rose to fame as Michael “Meathead” Stivic in the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family.
He later became a prominent progressive voice in US public life, supporting causes including LGBTQ rights and early childhood development initiatives, and campaigning for Democratic political candidates.
The son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern American cinema, leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations of film and television audiences.
