The tragedy in Robert Reiner’s family: spouses found dead
15 december 2025 в 18:37
Rob Reiner met the love of his life in his second wife, Michelle Reiner (née Singer), and they left this world together. The couple was found dead on December 14, 2025, in their home in Brentwood, California, as a result of an alleged homicide. While the police investigate this horrific incident, friends, family, and colleagues of Rob and Michelle mourn their deaths.
Learn more about Rob’s wife, Michelle, and his previous marriage below.
Rob was married twice. His first marriage was to Penny Marshall, a fellow filmmaker and actress. The former spouses married in 1971 and divorced ten years later.
Penny passed away on December 17, 2018, at the age of 75. The cause of death was reported as heart and lung failure, a heart attack, and type 2 diabetes, according to her death certificate.
In 1989, Rob married his second wife, Michelle, and they remained together until the end of their days.
Michelle died alongside her husband, according to several reports. They were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. The couple had injuries consistent with a stabbing. According to TMZ, their throats were slit.
The police have not publicly confirmed the exact cause of death for Rob and Michelle. She was 68 years old at the time of her death; Rob was 78.
Yes, Rob adopted Penny’s daughter, Tracy Reiner, from her previous marriage to ex-husband Michael «Mike» Henry.
Tracy spoke out about the deaths of Rob and Michelle in a statement obtained by NBC News. «I came from the most wonderful family. I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock», - Tracy said.
Yes, Rob and Michelle had three children: Jake Reiner, Nick Reiner, and Romy Reiner.
After news of Rob and Michelle’s deaths emerged in December 2025, People reported that Nick killed his parents, citing sources close to the situation. Although the police initially did not confirm this information, the Los Angeles Police Department questioned him in connection with the case, and TMZ later reported that Nick was in custody. According to the publication, one of Rob’s daughters—who found Rob and Michelle dead—told the police that Nick «should be a suspect», - as he was allegedly «dangerous»
Learn more about Rob’s wife, Michelle, and his previous marriage below.
Rob was married twice. His first marriage was to Penny Marshall, a fellow filmmaker and actress. The former spouses married in 1971 and divorced ten years later.
Penny passed away on December 17, 2018, at the age of 75. The cause of death was reported as heart and lung failure, a heart attack, and type 2 diabetes, according to her death certificate.
In 1989, Rob married his second wife, Michelle, and they remained together until the end of their days.
Michelle died alongside her husband, according to several reports. They were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025. The couple had injuries consistent with a stabbing. According to TMZ, their throats were slit.
The police have not publicly confirmed the exact cause of death for Rob and Michelle. She was 68 years old at the time of her death; Rob was 78.
Yes, Rob adopted Penny’s daughter, Tracy Reiner, from her previous marriage to ex-husband Michael «Mike» Henry.
Tracy spoke out about the deaths of Rob and Michelle in a statement obtained by NBC News. «I came from the most wonderful family. I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock», - Tracy said.
Yes, Rob and Michelle had three children: Jake Reiner, Nick Reiner, and Romy Reiner.
After news of Rob and Michelle’s deaths emerged in December 2025, People reported that Nick killed his parents, citing sources close to the situation. Although the police initially did not confirm this information, the Los Angeles Police Department questioned him in connection with the case, and TMZ later reported that Nick was in custody. According to the publication, one of Rob’s daughters—who found Rob and Michelle dead—told the police that Nick «should be a suspect», - as he was allegedly «dangerous»
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