Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14, 2025, in an apparent double homicide. Their son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested in connection with the deaths. Tributes from Hollywood figures have followed amid a controversial political reaction.
Rob Reiner, known for films including Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, and Misery, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were discovered dead in their Brentwood residence on December 14, 2025. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a homicide. Nick Reiner, 32, their son, was arrested in connection with the incident.
Former President Donald Trump commented on Truth Social, attributing the tragedy to Reiner's political views, referring to 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' Reiner had been a vocal critic of Trump.
Tributes have poured in from Reiner's collaborators. Kathy Bates, star of Misery, said she was 'horrified' and 'devastated,' crediting Reiner with changing her life. Jerry O’Connell (Stand By Me) posted, 'Love you, Rob. Sincerely.' Corey Feldman expressed shock, Harry Shearer called it 'unspeakable,' Zooey Deschanel described Reiner as 'warmest, funniest,' Jamie Lee Curtis noted being 'numb and sad,' and Cary Elwes shared a photo with 'No words…'