Rob Reiner, a man who wore many hats—actor, director, activist—has been found dead. He and his wife, Michele, were discovered in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, victims of an apparent homicide. Police report that both suffered stab wounds and that a family member is being questioned.
The bodies were found in the couple’s Brentwood home by emergency responders. The police are investigating the deaths as a double homicide.
Reiner’s career spanned decades. He was a star of All in the Family, a director of hit films, and a tireless advocate for social justice. Michele Reiner, a photographer, was his partner in all these endeavors.
Mayor Karen Bass praised Reiner’s “creative work and advocacy,” calling his death a loss for the city. The Lear family also paid tribute to the couple’s legacy.
The investigation is ongoing, with detectives focusing on the detained family member. The world has lost a true multi-hyphenate talent.
