Director Rob Reiner and spouse Michele Singer stabbed to demise in Brentwood dwelling, sources inform ABC Information

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Director Rob Reiner and his spouse, Michele Singer, have been discovered lifeless of their Los Angeles dwelling on Sunday, in line with an announcement from their household.

Senior regulation enforcement sources advised ABC Information the victims have been stabbed to demise of their Brentwood-area residence.

“It’s with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We’re heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privateness throughout this unbelievably tough time,” the Reiner household stated.

Officers stated throughout a press convention Sunday night time that they haven’t recognized a suspect and no person is at present in custody.

“It is a devastating loss for our metropolis and our nation,” Mayor Karen Bass stated in an announcement. “Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate all through American tradition and society, and he has improved numerous lives by way of his artistic work and advocacy preventing for social and financial justice.”

Firefighters responded at 3:38 p.m. to a medical support name at a house within the 250 block of Chadbourne Avenue, in line with the Los Angeles Fireplace Division. The deceased have been initially recognized solely as a person and lady ages 78 and 68 years outdated, the LAFD stated.

Police launched a demise investigation that later developed right into a homicide case, LAPD sources advised ABC Information, including that property information present the home belongs to Reiner.

The LAPD’s Theft-Murder Division is main the investigation, and the division’s senior management responded to the scene.

In response to a neighbor, actors Billy Crystal and Larry David arrived individually on the dwelling on Sunday night. The 2 comedians stayed briefly earlier than departing, and Crystal “appeared like he was about to cry,” the neighbor stated.

There are two homes that the Reiner household owns throughout the road from one another. Rob and his spouse lived in a single and a daughter with youngsters lived in one other, in line with the neighbor.

The son of comedy legend Carl Reiner and singer Estelle Lebost, Rob Reiner is understood for large Hollywood hits, together with “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally…,” “Stand By Me,” “That is Spinal Faucet” and plenty of extra.

Rob Reiner first grew to become well-known on the Norman Lear tv sitcom “All within the Household.”

“The Lear Household is devastated by the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner,” the household stated in an announcement on Sunday night time. “Norman typically referred to Rob as a son, and their shut relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world.”

“Lyn Lear had remained very shut with them and stated, ‘The world is unmistakably darker tonight, and we’re left bereft,'” the assertion added.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed Reiner’s demise, saying he’s “heartbroken by the tragic loss.”

“His boundless empathy made his tales timeless, educating generations the best way to see goodness and righteousness in others – and inspiring us to dream larger,” Newsom stated in an announcement. “Rob shall be remembered for his exceptional filmography and for his extraordinary contribution to humanity.”

Reiner and Singer bought married in 1989 and share three youngsters, Jake, Nick and Romy.

Reiner was beforehand married to actor-director Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981. He adopted her daughter, Tracy Reiner. Carl Reiner died in 2020 at age 98 and Marshall died in 2018.

ABC Information and the Related Press contributed to this report.