Rob Reiner, Michele Singer & Kids Had Outing Before Parents’ Deaths

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Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, enjoyed a family outing just before a devastating event occurred.

Just three months before the acclaimed director and his wife were found deceased at their home on December 14th, the couple attended the premiere of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues with their children – Jake Reiner, 34, Nick Reiner, 32, and Romy Reiner, 28 – and Jake’s partner, Maria Gilfillan.

On September 9th, Rob’s family—all dressed in black—attended the Los Angeles screening of the This Is Spinal Tap sequel at The Egyptian Theatre to show their support. Rob directed, co-wrote, and starred in the film. He is also the father of Tracy Reiner, and was previously married to the late Penny Marshall.

On December 14th, Rob and Michele were found dead at their home in Brentwood, and police are investigating it as a possible murder. Their son, Nick, who was with family at an event, was arrested and is currently being held on $4 million bail, according to TopMob News. The specific charges against him have not been released.

TopMob News has contacted the Reiner family and the police for comment, but they haven’t responded yet.

Before his last movie came out, Rob reflected on the impact of This Is Spinal Tap and shared that he hadn’t really thought about revisiting the 1984 film. Spinal Tap is a humorous mockumentary following a British heavy metal band’s troubled attempt to regain popularity on a U.S. tour.

The 78-year-old recently told Variety that they never intended to make a sequel, not ever. For years, fans had been asking them to create one, but they consistently refused, feeling the story was complete as it was.

I remember chatting with my friend and colleague, Harry Shearer, about this whole situation. He’d actually just won the rights back to the film from StudioCanal – a fantastic victory after a legal battle in 2016! We were both excited to explore what possibilities that opened up.

Initially, we didn’t think it was possible—the standard was just too high,” Rob, who played Marty alongside Christopher Guest and Michael McKean—members of their band—explained. “But after a few meetings, we started to develop an idea.”

Okay, so when Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” finally got the recognition it deserved – seriously, it should’ve always been huge – after being in Stranger Things in 2022, Rob Reiner – you know, the guy who did When Harry Met Sally? – he immediately started thinking about a movie. It was brilliant, honestly. He knew that song needed to be in a film!

He wondered what would happen if a well-known artist started playing around with a Spinal Tap song, someone filmed it on their phone, posted it to TikTok, and it unexpectedly became a hit, bringing the band back into the spotlight. That thought process, combined with other ideas, led to their current project.

After Rob and Michele sadly passed away, many of the people who worked with the director on Spinal Tap shared their condolences.

Harry, 81, shared on Instagram on December 15th that he was deeply saddened by the deaths of Rob and Michele, calling it a tragedy like those found in ancient Greek stories.

For more celebs who’ve honored Rob and Michele, keep reading.

The actress, adopted by director Rob Reiner while he was married to the late Penny Marshall, reported seeing her father at a family event just before he and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were discovered dead at their Los Angeles home in what appears to be a homicide.

In a statement to NBC News on December 14th, she said she came from a wonderful family and was completely shocked by recent events, adding she didn’t know what to say.

The director of A Simple Favor shared a beloved photo and a heartfelt message about Rob, calling him a hero, a visionary, and a genuinely kind person.

He paused, then said it’s always difficult to know if posting is appropriate after a tragedy like this. He wanted everyone to understand something many people in the business already knew: Rob was truly exceptional.

Following the news of Rob and Michele’s deaths, the star of Magic of Belle Isle shared a message on Instagram, writing, “May God comfort those who loved them. Thank you, Rob, for all the happiness you brought us.”

The actor, who worked with Carl Reiner in the 2003 film Good Boy!, posted on X that Reiner had both intelligence and genuine warmth. He described Reiner’s films as a constant presence during his upbringing and expressed gratitude for Reiner’s contributions and the positive impact he and his wife had on the world.

The Misery star said she was “absolutely devasted” by the news of Rob’s death.

Kathy, who collaborated with the director on a 1990 film, shared with NBC that she was a big fan of Rob. She described him as both a talented and compassionate person, someone who constantly pushed his creative boundaries by working on diverse projects.

Looking back, working with Michele truly changed my life. He was an incredibly talented photographer, and I’ll always cherish the beautiful photos he took of me for the Misery campaign. It’s just heartbreaking news, and my heart goes out to his family during this difficult time. I’m sending all my love and support their way.

The actor expressed shock and sadness upon hearing of Rob Reiner’s death, remembering him as “a great man.” They had worked together on the 1985 film, The Sure Thing, forty years prior.

The actor, who previously worked with Rob Reiner on the 1994 film North, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that they were devastated to hear about Reiner and his wife Michelle’s passing. They expressed their condolences to Reiner’s children and family.

I’ve always loved Rob Reiner as a director,” said the former Zoolander star on X. “He created some of the most influential films for people my age. He really stepped out of his famous father, Carl Reiner’s, shadow – transitioning from being a TV actor to becoming a remarkably successful director with an amazing film career.

He added that This Is Spinal Tap is a truly hilarious film, and that’s just one example of his great sense of humor. He was a genuinely kind and funny person.

The comedian expressed shock and horror upon learning about the incident involving Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. They called it a terrible situation and offered prayers for a quick resolution and sympathy to the family and children, admitting they were speechless.

The Emmy-winning actor shared on Instagram about their sadness following the death of a beloved director. They explained that A Few Good Men inspired them to become an actor, and the director’s overall work motivated them to pursue directing, a dream they still hold today.

Honestly, it absolutely kills me that Rob and his wife are gone. It’s just… devastating. But you know what? They left such a huge mark on me, and on so many people. They really lived, you know? Their influence is still so strong, and I’ll never forget them.

 

It really hit me hard when I heard about Rob and Michele. Thinking back, I first met them while we were all working on what was supposed to be the next Spinal Tap movie – Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale. It never actually came out, but I have such fond memories of that time and getting to know them both.

Josh shared on Instagram that he and Michele treated him like family and gave him the chance to achieve a lifelong dream. He described their time together as filled with laughter, love, and music, creating a memory he’ll always treasure. He expressed shock and deep sadness at their passing and sent his condolences to their family.

I’m absolutely heartbroken. He wasn’t just one of the most brilliant directors of our generation, he was a genuinely wonderful person and a friend. Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle are the kindest, most caring people you could ever hope to meet. He always championed those who needed it most, and this loss is just devastating. It’s hard to put into words how much this hurts.

The comedian shared on X that they were very saddened by the director’s passing. They described him as one of America’s greatest filmmakers, beloved by many, but personally remembered him for the joy he brought watching All In The Family with their father – a show they considered the best American TV series ever.

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