Rob Reiner, wife Michelle ‘had their throats slit by family member’ after heated argument, bombshell report reveals

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele allegedly “had their throats slit” following a heated argument with a family member, TMZ reported.

Updated on: Dec 15, 2025, 19:57:11 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Later Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his spouse allegedly “had their throats slit” following a heated war of words with a family member within their residence in Los Angeles, according to a TMZ report.

Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at their Brentwood home. Their daughter Romy pointed to a relative as a suspect, while their son Nick is allegedly a person of interest in the ongoing investigation, TMZ reported.

Romy, the daughter of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who found their bodies on Sunday afternoon at their Brentwood home, told cops that the suspect was another family member, as per TMZ.

She further stated that the relative “should be a suspect” due to their “dangerous” nature, sources told the outlet.

The couple’s son, Nick, is allegedly a person of interest as police probe the suspected double murder, NY POST reported, citing sources.

Reiner wed photographer Michele Singer in 1989. The couple had three children together: sons Jake and Nick, and daughter Romy.

The director of “The Princess Bride” also has a daughter named Tracy Reiner from his previous marriage to actress and filmmaker Penny Marshall.

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Rob Reiner's death: Investigators to interview Nick

The Oscar-nominated icon, known for directing classic films like Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally, along with his wife, allegedly sustained severe lacerations indicative of knife injuries.

According to various sources who have communicated with the family, investigators are preparing to interview their son Nick regarding the tragic stabbing incident, The Sun reported.

Nick, who is said to reside in Los Angeles, has seldom been seen in public since he disclosed his battles with drug addiction in 2016.

He revealed that he first entered rehabilitation at the age of 15 and mentioned that his struggles with addiction had even led to periods of homelessness.

LAPD Deputy Police Chief Alan Hamilton informed reporters at the scene that the investigation will persist throughout the night, with several family members scheduled for interviews.

He also noted that there were no indications of forced entry into the residence.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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