Renowned Actor and Director Rob Reiner Passes Away

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have been found dead. According to TMZ, the couple was found in their Los Angeles home with lacerations that appear to be from a knife. Police are investigating the deaths as homicides.

A spokesperson for the family confirmed the sad news, stating, "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."

Through his long career, Reiner had several memorable roles as an actor while also helming acclaimed films as a director. One of his best-known films is the beloved The Princess Bride, which was released by 20th Century Fox. Some of his other Disney credits include cameo appearances on Hannah Montana, The Wizards of Waverly Place, and The Simpsons. He also starred in Season 4 of The Bear and played Jess's dad on New Girl.

Of course, Reiner is also known for his role as Mike "Meathead" Stivic on All in the Family. In 2019, episodes of the show were recreated for the ABC special Live in Front of a Studio Audience, with Ike Barinholtz taking on Reiner's role.

Outside of Disney, Reiner has directed such classics as This is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, A Few Good Men, The American President, and many more. Most recently, he helmed a sequel titled Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.

Rob Reiner was 78 while Michele Singer Reiner was 68.