911 Dispatch Audio Captures Tense Call From Firefighter at Rob Reiner’s House – Details

Rob Reiner, the acclaimed filmmaker behind classics like “When Harry Met Sally…” and “Stand by Me,” has tragically passed away alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.

The couple was found dead on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in their Brentwood, Los Angeles residence over the weekend, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond.

Daughter’s Shocking Discovery Triggers Police Investigation

Rob and Michele’s daughter, Romy Reiner, made the devastating discovery, according to multiple sources who spoke with People. Authorities have since confirmed that both Rob and Michele suffered fatal injuries, describing wounds consistent with a knife.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Robbery-Homicide Division has launched a full investigation, though they have not yet named a suspect.

Rob, who was 78, and Michele, who was 68, had spent more than three decades building a life together, and raised three children — Jake, Romy, and Nick Reiner. Rob also shared a daughter, Tracy Reiner, from his first marriage to the late director Penny Marshall.

From ‘Meathead’ to Master Director: A Legacy Cut Short

A second-generation Hollywood icon, Rob carved out a career that was both prolific and deeply influential. The son of late comedy legend Carl Reiner, who passed away in 2020, Rob began in show business as a writer in the 1960s, working alongside Steve Martin on “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.”

But it was his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom “All in the Family” that catapulted him into national fame.

His performance earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor and helped define a new era of television, one where comedy tackled social and political issues with honesty and edge.

By the early 1980s, Rob had shifted his focus to directing, launching a second act that would eventually eclipse the first. His debut hit, “This Is Spinal Tap,” quickly became a cult classic, and what followed was a string of iconic films that left an indelible mark on cinema.

From the coming-of-age drama “Stand By Me” to the timeless fairytale “The Princess Bride,” and, of course, the rom-com masterpiece “When Harry Met Sally…” Rob seemed to have an unmatched instinct for storytelling that resonated across generations.

It was on the set of “When Harry Met Sally…” that he met Michele, a photographer with an eye for quiet beauty and emotional depth. Their bond was immediate.

In fact, their connection was so profound that Rob reportedly rewrote the ending of the film — changing it to a romantic union between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan’s characters — after falling in love with Michele during production. The couple married in 1989 and remained together for over 35 years.

Rob continued to direct major studio films like “Misery,” “A Few Good Men,” “The American President,” “The Bucket List,” and the recent “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.”

In later years, Rob found new generations of fans through guest roles on series like “New Girl,” where he played Jess’ father Bob, and “The Bear,” where he appeared in the fourth season as businessman Albert Schnur.

According to IMDb, his final completed project — a concert film chronicling the fictional band Spinal Tap’s epic Stonehenge performance — is still scheduled for release next year (2026).

911 Audio Reveals the Moment a First Responder Called for Backup

While many continue to grapple with the critically acclaimed director and his wife’s deaths, new developments have begun to cast a shadow over the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Among the most chilling details to emerge is the release of dispatch audio captured in the moments following the discovery at the Reiners’ Brentwood estate.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, a firefighter at the scene placed a call for backup. The dispatch audio — brief but tense — records the responder’s voice requesting the additional support at the residence.

No further details were offered regarding what had been encountered inside the home, but the urgency in the call is unmistakable. The clip has only fueled speculation and unease, as investigators continue working behind closed doors to piece together what led to such a brutal end.

Billy Crystal and Larry David Make an Emotional Appearance at the Reiners’ Home

In the hours following the distress call, a quiet but notable presence began to form outside the Reiner residence. According to outlets, fellow comedy legends Billy and Larry David were both seen arriving separately at the Brentwood home on Sunday evening, not long after news of the apparent double homicide began to spread.

The two men stayed only briefly before leaving, their visits private but visibly emotional. One neighbor described the moment with haunting clarity, divulging that Billy “looked like he was about to cry.”

The Reiners owned two homes situated across from one another on the quiet Brentwood street — one occupied by Rob and Michele, the other by their daughter and her children, according to the same neighbor.

Spotlight Turns to Son Nick amid Explosive Allegations

As investigators continue to sift through evidence with news outlets providing live coverage on the case, attention has increasingly turned to the couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner.

Though law enforcement has not officially confirmed any suspect, motive, or made an arrest, multiple sources who claim to have spoken with family members have told People that Nick is believed to be responsible for his parents’ deaths. However, at this time, authorities have not confirmed this accusation, but have revealed that Nick is alive and currently being questioned.

The development is especially tragic considering Nick’s public struggle with addiction — a battle he openly discussed in a 2016 interview with People. He revealed that his drug use began in his early teens and spiraled to the point where he was homeless and estranged from his family for long stretches.

“I’ve been home for a really long time, and I’ve sort of gotten acclimated back to being in L.A. and being around my family,” he said at the time, expressing hope that his darkest years were behind him.

That chaotic period of Nick’s life eventually became the inspiration for “Being Charlie,” a semi-autobiographical film he co-wrote, which explored themes of addiction, alienation, and family reconciliation. But now, years later, those themes have taken on a darker, more devastating resonance.

At this time, we wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the entire Reiner family, their loved ones, friends, community, fans, and all who knew and loved them as they mourn such significant losses. We hope for their healing amid their time of grief. RIP, dear Rob and Michele.