Rob Reiner’s final hours revealed as eldest daughter breaks silence on horrific double murder
racy Reiner has broken her silence following the brutal deaths of her father, Rob Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
The actress, 61, whom the director adopted during his marriage to Penny Marshall, said the news has left her devastated as she had last seen him just one day before he was killed.
‘I came from the greatest family ever,’ Tracy told NBC News. ‘I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.’
She added that she had seen her father at a family gathering the day before the fatal attack.
Reiner, 78, and Michele, 70, were found dead at their $13.5 million Brentwood mansion on Sunday.
According to People, their daughter, Romy, who lives just across the street, stumbled upon the grim scene inside their sprawling six-bedroom estate.
The couple’s son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents.
Los Angeles police confirmed in a new statement on Monday that Nick, who struggled with addiction, is ‘responsible’ for the deaths of his parents.
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Tracy Reiner has broken her silence following the brutal deaths of her father, Robert Reiner, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner (the couple are seen together in 2013)
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Although officials did not release any further details about the murders, a police source who spoke to the Associated Press believe the couple suffered brutal stab wounds and were found with their throats slit on Sunday night.
Los Angeles police responded to the residence just after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday following a call to the Los Angeles Fire Department requesting medical assistance.
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First responders found both victims deceased at the scene, according to People.
At a press conference later that day, officials revealed that ‘a family member’ was being questioned by authorities, per the Los Angeles Times.
At the time of Nick’s arrest, his sister Romy, 28, who discovered their parents bodies, told investigators her brother ‘should be a suspect’ because he was ‘dangerous.’
In a 2018 podcast appearance, Nick once revealed that he destroyed the family home he was living in while high on meth. ‘It’s not much of a story. I got totally spun out on uppers — I think it was coke and something else — and I was up for days on end,’ he revealed, before adding that he ‘punched’ various appliances around the guest house.
A Reiner family spokesman confirmed the deaths, saying: ‘It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,’ they said. ‘We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.’
A neighbor told ABC7 that Larry David and Billy Crystal, who starred in Reiner’s rom-com classic When Harry Met Sally, visited the crime scene separately, and Crystal allegedly ‘looked like he was about to cry’ before he left.
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Tracy, 61, whom Reiner adopted during his marriage to Penny Marshall, said the news has left her devastated as she had last seen him just one day before he was killed; pictured in 2014
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Rob and Michele pictured with their children Jake, Nick and Romy (left to right)
Reiner was married to Penny Marshall from 1971 to 1981, during which time he adopted Tracy.
After meeting Singer on the 1989 set of When Harry Met Sally, Reiner married her later that year.
The couple shared three children: Jake, 34, Nick and Romy, 28.
Tributes have poured in from across politics, Hollywood and beyond.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement: ‘This is a devastating loss for our city and our country. Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice.’
She added: ‘Personally, I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob and his wife Michele. I knew Rob and have tremendous respect for him… The investigation is ongoing. I’m holding all who loved Rob and Michele in my heart.’
California Governor Gavin Newsom echoed those sentiments, writing: ‘Rob was the big-hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love… His boundless empathy made his stories timeless… He made California a better place through his good works.’
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama shared a joint message on X, saying they were ‘heartbroken’ by the couple’s deaths and praising Reiner’s belief in ‘the goodness of people’ and his lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.
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Reiner, 78, and Michele, 68, were found dead at their $13.5million Brentwood mansion; seen in 1989
Christopher Guest, who worked with Reiner on This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, released a joint statement with his wife Jamie Lee Curtis, saying they were ‘numb and sad and shocked’ and emphasizing that their focus was on supporting the Reiners’ children and family.
Director Paul Feig wrote: ‘Rob is one of my heroes. I had the honor of calling him a friend… I just saw him and Michele two nights ago.’
James Woods, who starred in Ghosts of Mississippi, said political differences ‘never stood in the way of our love and respect for each other,’ adding he was ‘devastated by this terrible event’.
Elijah Wood described himself as ‘horrified’ by the news and sent love to the family.
The son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner and actress Estelle Reiner, Rob began his career as an actor before becoming one of Hollywood’s most celebrated directors. He rose to fame as Mike ‘Meathead’ Stivic on All in the Family, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards.
While he appeared in films including Sleepless in Seattle, The First Wives Club, Primary Colors, and The Wolf of Wall Street, Reiner was best known for his work behind the camera.
His directing career began with This Is Spinal Tap in 1984 and went on to include Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, and A Few Good Men, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.
His later films included The American President, And So It Goes, and Shock and Awe. Reiner’s final project marked a return to his roots: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which was released earlier this year.
