US director Rob Reiner, his wife found dead at California mansion

Published December 15th, 2025 - 05:48 GMT
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US actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on December 3, 2023. Photo by KENT NISHIMURA / AFP

ALBAWABA - American media reported that U.S. director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead inside their home in southern California.

Legendary Hollywood director, 78, and his wife have died, a spokesperson for the family stated. “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss,” the person added.

A law enforcement source detailed that a family member of Reiner's went to the house on Sunday and saw two people dead.

Rob Reiner

Comedian Rob Reiner speaks at a ceremony honoring fellow actor Billy Crystal with a hand & footprint ceremony, April 12, 2019 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. AFP

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It is worth noting that before becoming a director, Rob started as an actor, and he first became well-known for his performance of character Mike "Meathead" Stivic on the CBS sitcom All in the Family, a show that earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Reiner also directed "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride", and "A Few Good Men."