Rob Reiner did not die of natural causes. Multiple news outlets report that he and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed in their home in Los Angeles in what authorities describe as an apparent homicide involving stab wounds.
What happened
Rob Reiner, aged 78, and his wife, aged 68, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home after emergency services responded to a call on December 14, 2025. Law enforcement and city officials have stated that the case is being investigated as a murder, with senior police sources indicating they were stabbed to death.
Cause and investigation status
Reports from major entertainment and news outlets state that both Rob and Michele suffered wounds consistent with a knife attack, and the case has been classified as an apparent homicide. Police have said the investigation is ongoing, and detailed official findings about the exact cause and full circumstances may still be developing.