Terrible, terrible news. 

Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Singer were found murdered in their Brentwood home Sunday night, and early indications are that his son is the prime suspect. 

BREAKING?: Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm pic.twitter.com/P4zNCKS4ZG

— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) December 15, 2025

In recent years, Reiner was probably best known for being a stinging critic of President Trump and the object of much disdain from conservatives, but Reiner was so much more than his political persona. 

He was, simply put, one of the greatest film directors to have ever lived. 

Praying for Rob Reiner and his family. Amazing talent — from ‘84 to ‘92 he directed seven classic films. It might be the best run any director has ever had. pic.twitter.com/QUaaFq2rxB

— Mark Hemingway (@Heminator) December 15, 2025

His father, Carl Reiner, is an acknowledged genius in the film world, but any fair evaluation shows that his son's talent eclipses even the father's. 

The Princess Bride? One of the most quotable films ever made, and a touchstone for millions of us who have watched it innumerable times. 

Rob Reiner had one of the craziest runs in all of film history

no matter what news comes out tonight, we should take time to remember all of the incredible art he gave us pic.twitter.com/kMXXljL96J

— beanmouth strikes again (@piperocktheory) December 15, 2025

Misery? Probably the best film adaptation of a Stephen King story ever made, except perhaps for Stand By Me. Which, by the way, was directed by...Rob Reiner. 

A Few Good Men? I have used clips and made references to that film many times, including several in recent weeks. 

When Harry Met Sally? I fell in love with Meg Ryan watching that film. 

Rob Reiner, the celebrated actor, director and producer whose work shaped American television and cinema for decades, has died at 78, according to Variety and TMZ. His death, alongside that of his wife, Michele Singer, 68, is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department after the couple was found in their home in Brentwood, California.

Reiner, born March 6, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, grew up in the entertainment business − his father was comedy legend Carl Reiner and his mother, Estelle, was an actress. He became famous in his own right for his portrayal of Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom "All in the Family," winning two Emmy Awards as Archie Bunker’s son-in-law. 

Though he has dozens of acting credits to his name, he transitioned to directing and created beloved filmed including "This Is Spinal Tap," "Stand by Me," "The Princess Bride", "Misery," "A Few Good Men" and "When Harry Met Sally..." He cast his mother as an extra in the rom-com classic, for a scene at a New York deli where Meg Ryan faked an orgasm. "First couple of times, she didn't do it full out," Reiner said of directing Ryan in the scene. "Finally, I sat across from Billy. And I acted it for her. … And I'm pounding the table, 'Yes! Yes! Yes!' And I'm realizing I'm having an orgasm in front of my mother, you know? There's my mother over there." His mother's line – "I'll have what she's having" – became one of the most famous lines in film.

People of all political stripes are stunned and saddened by the news, as they should be. Reiner has been a fixture in our lives since the 1970s. I grew up watching All in the Family, in which he played "Meathead," the liberal foil for Carroll O'Connor's Archie Bunker. Both became icons and went on to great careers. 

Rob Reiner was an iconic figure of our childhoods. So many amazing movies. I pray for his entire family. (He had terrible TDS but it wasn't his fault, he watched network news.)

His son Nick had a troubled life -- red flag? pic.twitter.com/qN59VPF79U

— Peachy Keenan (@KeenanPeachy) December 15, 2025

Reiner, for all his political fire, remained a human being who could, in his best moments, see beyond politics to the humanity of (most of) his political opponents. He was extraordinarily gracious after the death of Charlie Kirk, and so far it appears that Trump supporters are returning the favor (as we all should be.

I didn't often agree with Rob Reiner’s politics but he was a brilliant man, with a good heart.

This was his beautiful reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination on @piersmorgan only two months ago.

I hope in his memory, we follow his example ?#riprobreiner pic.twitter.com/l03riUX2ws

— Rich (@ritchCFC) December 15, 2025

The investigation is in its early stages, so we will learn much more in the coming days. 

In the meantime, please say a prayer for the Reiners and their family.