Rob Reiner & wife Michele found dead at L.A. home – wounds consistent with knife

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 20: Director Rob Reiner (L) and wife Michele Singer attend the premiere of “The Magic of Belle Isle” at the Directors Guild of America on June 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Law enforcement officials have stated the victims suffered knife wounds consistent with stabbing, and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation. So far, no suspect has been publicly identified or taken into custody.

A family spokesperson confirmed their deaths in a statement expressing deep sorrow and asking for privacy as the family grieves.

Reiner was a major figure in American film and television — first gaining fame as “Meathead” on All in the Family, before directing enduring classics like This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, and A Few Good Men.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 27: Rob Reiner attends the “This Is Spinal Tap” 35th Anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

Michele Singer Reiner was a photographer and producer, known for her artistic work as well as her role in Reiner’s life since they met on the set of When Harry Met Sally; they had been married since 1989 and have three children together.

Officials have not released further details on a motive, and the investigation remains active. The couple’s deaths have elicited widespread shock and tributes from fans, colleagues, and public figures.

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