Rob Reiner, the acclaimed actor, director and producer, was found dead on December 14, 2025 at his home in Brentwood, LA, at the age of 78.
Reiner’s wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, was also found dead at the scene, and authorities are treating both deaths as homicides and a thorough investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Son of acclaimed comedian Carl Reiner, Rob began his career in show business as a comedy writer in the 1960s, working as Steve Martin’s writing partner on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour in 1968 and ’69.
Throughout his married life spanning 35 years, Rob never stopped directing, resulting in masterpieces: “Misery”, “A Few Good Men”, “The American President”, “The Bucket List”, and “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.”
Rob Reiner was married twice and had a blended family of four children: Tracy, Jake, Nick and Romy.
Tracy is the biological daughter of Penny Marshall and was adopted by her mother’s ex-husband, Rob Reiner.
He then had three biological children – Jake, Nick and Romy – with his second wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
All of them have left their mark in acting, writing and production, carrying on the creative legacy of their parents.
Tracy Reiner – 61 years old
As the oldest child, Tracy was born in 1964 and was adopted by Rob Reiner while he was married to her biological mother, Penny Marshall.
Tracy pursued a career as an actor and producer, with i.a When Harry met Sally, their own league, and Apollo 13.
Although Tracy was not Reiner’s biological daughter, she made public appearances with him at times.
Express Pakinomist once wrote, while highlighting Reiner’s love for his daughter, that he “consistently referred to Tracy as his daughter and remained closely involved in her life.”
Jake Reiner – 34 years old
The oldest biological child of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, Jake, was born in 1991.
He initially entered journalism, working as a reporter at the Houston-based channel KPRC channel 2.
In addition, he also ventured into podcasting and hosted a podcast, The Incline: Dodgers Podcastwhich spotlights Los Angeles Dodgers baseball broadcasts.
Jake, who once reflected on the career choice in an interview with Houston Chroniclesaid, “I just had another passion, the passion for news.”
Nick Reiner – 32 years old
Nick Reiner is the middle child of Rob and Michele, born in 1993.
He has been quite vocal about his past struggles with substance abuse and experiences with homelessness.
After spending time in rehab, he co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie in 2016, based on his own experiences, directed by none other than his father, Rob Reiner.
Romy Reiner – 28 years old
The youngest of the Reiner siblings, Romy Reiner, who was born in 1997, has forged a creative path as an actor, writer, producer and artist.
She lists herself as “an artist, writer, actress and model” on the casting platform Backstage, with appearances in projects such as You people, voteand Born Again Virgin.
