In a deeply emotional statement, actress Tracy Reiner has spoken publicly for the first time since the tragic deaths of her father, legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
A Heartbreaking Family Statement
The 61-year-old actress, who was adopted by Rob Reiner after he married her mother Penny Marshall in 1971, said she was left "devastated and speechless" by the shocking news. The couple were found deceased in their Los Angeles home on 14th December 2025.
Tracy revealed she had seen her father at a family gathering just one day before the tragic incident. When approached by NBC News, she paid tribute, stating: "I came from the greatest family ever. I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock."
Official Confirmation and Arrest
A spokesman for the Reiner family confirmed the deaths in an official statement published by Variety. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," the statement read. "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."
Police reports indicated a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman were discovered. The news sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with subsequent reports alleging the couple had been brutally murdered. On Monday 15th December, multiple US outlets reported that the couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, had been arrested in connection with the deaths.
A Hollywood Legacy
Rob Reiner, the acclaimed director behind iconic films such as "When Harry Met Sally...", "The Princess Bride", "A Few Good Men", and "Stand By Me", was previously married to actress and director Penny Marshall. The couple split in 1981 but remained on good terms until her death in 2018, with Rob maintaining his role as father to Tracy.
Rob and Michele Reiner met on the set of "When Harry Met Sally..." and married in 1989. They shared three children together: sons Jake and Nick, and daughter Romy. The film community and fans worldwide are mourning the loss of a true cinematic legend and his wife under such horrific circumstances.
