Rob, 78, and Michele, 68, were married for more than three decades and shared three children together — Jake, Romy, and Nick Reiner. Rob also had a daughter, Tracy Reiner, from his first marriage to the late director Penny Marshall.
By the early 1980s, Rob transitioned into directing — a pivot that shaped his enduring legacy. He went on to helm films that became cultural touchstones, from This Is Spinal Tap and Stand By Me to The Princess Bride and When Harry Met Sally…. His later directing credits included major studio titles such as Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, and The Bucket List, along with the more recent Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.
Reports also revisit the early story of Rob and Michele’s relationship, which is said to have begun around the time When Harry Met Sally… was made. Michele, a photographer, later worked as a producer on projects that included Shock and Awe, Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, and God & Country.
While fans and colleagues continue to process the tragedy, a separate development has drawn attention: dispatch audio linked to the emergency response. According to reports, a first responder at the scene requested additional backup at roughly 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. The audio is described as brief, but urgent. No further specifics were provided in connection with what was encountered inside the home, and investigators have continued working to establish the timeline and circumstances.
In the hours after news began spreading, familiar faces were reportedly seen arriving at the Brentwood residence. Outlets noted that Billy Crystal and Larry David appeared separately at the home on Sunday evening. Their visits were described as quiet and emotional, with one neighbor claiming Crystal “looked like he was about to cry.” Reports also state the Reiners owned two homes situated across from one another on the same street — one occupied by Rob and Michele, and another associated with their daughter and her children.
