Rob Reiner Passes Away at 78
Update 3: Nick Reiner is being charged with first degree murder in the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. He could face either the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Update 2: Nick Reiner is now in custody on an unknown felony charge and being held on 4-million-dollar bail.
Update: As per People, Rob and Michele’s son Nick is said to have killed them. No word yet as to what the motive was for the double homicide. People also reported that the couple’s daughter Romy was the one who discovered their bodies.
Sad news for Hollywood this evening. Director Rob Reiner, known for his work on When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men, has died. He was 78 years old.
The legendary actor and director, along with his wife Michele, are said to have been stabbed to death in their Brentwood, California home. The police are treating this as a homicide, as per TMZ.
The All in the Family alum most recently worked on Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which was a sequel to his 1984 film This is Spinal Tap.
In addition to the aforementioned projects, Rob was also known for his work on The Bucket List, Stand By Me, Sleepless in Seattle and many more projects throughout his decades-long career, following in the footsteps of his late father, Carl Reiner.
TVGrapevine sends condolences to his loved ones during this time.
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