Rob Reiner, Wife Michele Singer Reiner Dead: Elijah Wood & More React

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Hollywood is mourning a beloved power couple.

Director Rob Reiner and his wife of 36 years, Michele Singer Reiner—who produced his latest film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues—were found dead at their Los Angeles home on December 14th, according to a family source who spoke with NBC News. Authorities are investigating the deaths as a homicide.

The family of Michele and Rob Reiner announced with deep sadness that they have passed away. They are devastated by this sudden loss and ask for privacy as they grieve.

The film industry was stunned to learn of the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle. Elijah Wood, known for his role in Reiner’s 1994 film North, shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his horror at the loss.

Paul Feig honored the director of When Harry Met Sally and his partner, sharing on X (formerly Twitter) that Rob was a true hero, a visionary, and a genuinely kind person. Feig acknowledged the difficulty of posting during such a sad time, but wanted everyone to know how highly regarded Rob was within the industry, calling him ‘the best’.

I just added Josh Gad on Facebook, and he shared the most heartbreaking news. He posted about a director he clearly admired, saying he was one of the best ever, a true friend, and just a wonderful human being. It’s so sad.

Rob Reiner, son of actors Carl and Estelle Reiner, started his directing career with the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap. He later directed beloved classics like Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men.

Rob and Penny Marshall were married for ten years, from 1971 to 1981, and had a daughter named Tracy Reiner. Penny passed away in 2018. This relationship occurred as Rob’s directing career was taking off.

Rob and Michele met on the set of When Harry Met Sally and married in 1989. They had three children: Jake in 1991, Nick in 1993, and Romy in 1997.

You know, Rob and Michele have a really special connection. I learned in a recent interview with AARP’s Senior Planet that they’re truly great friends. He actually credited her with inspiring a change to the iconic ending of When Harry Met Sally! He simply said it all comes down to them genuinely enjoying each other’s company, and that’s what makes their relationship so wonderful.

For more celebrities paying tribute to Rob and Michele, read on.

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

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

She shared that he completely changed her life. Michele was a talented photographer who took the stunning photos for the Misery campaign. She’s heartbroken for both of them and is thinking of their family during this difficult time.

The director of A Simple Favor shared a beloved photo and a heartfelt tribute to Rob, calling him a hero, a visionary, and a wonderful person.

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

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

The Emmy-winning actor shared on Instagram that they were deeply saddened by the loss of their favorite 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 passion that continues today.

He said he was deeply saddened by the loss of Rob and his wife, but acknowledged the significant and positive influence they had on his life and the lives of many others.

 

I seriously can’t believe what happened to Rob Reiner and Michele! It’s just awful, absolutely devastating. I’m sending all my good thoughts and hoping whoever did this gets what they deserve, and quickly. My heart goes out to their family and kids right now – I honestly don’t even know what to say, I’m just so shocked.

The star of Frozen shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, calling the director one of the best of our time and a truly kind person. She described Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle as incredibly caring people who always championed those in need. She expressed deep sorrow over his passing, saying the loss is devastating and incredibly painful.

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2025-12-15 08:47