Rob Reiner’s daughter shared two encouraging words just hours before finding him dead

That ordinary post became chilling in hindsight. Romy would soon make a devastating discovery: she found Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, dead in their Los Angeles home, multiple sources confirmed.

Romy Reiner (L) and Rob Reiner (R) attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Things Like This” at Landmark Theatres Sunset on May 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

She reportedly made a frantic 911 call, summoning police and paramedics to the tragic scene. Citing sources, TMZ said that Romy made a chilling comment to police about the aforementioned family member when they arrived, telling them they “should be a suspect” because they’re “dangerous.”

The contrast between a casual Instagram Story and the horror that followed is jarring. What was meant to be a moment of support has become a timestamp marking the last normal hours before everything changed.

Appeared close in recent weeks

Romy and her father had appeared close in recent weeks. Just under two weeks before the tragedy, she shared a photo of them together, smiling, relaxed, enjoying time with one another. Romy has stayed out of the public eye as much as she can and only appeared alongside her parents at certain events. But now, she’s been thrust into the spotlight in the most challenging and unforgettable way imaginable.

Romy is now mourning with her older brother, Jake Reiner (34), a journalist, and her half-sister, Tracy Reiner (61), known for A League of Their Own. Friends of the family, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, reportedly arrived at the home soon after Romy made the discovery to provide comfort and support to the grieving siblings.

For longtime fans of the Reiner family, the loss hits deeply. Rob Reiner’s personal life has long been woven into Hollywood history, including his marriage to actress and director Penny Marshall.

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