American actor and director Rob Reiner (78) and his wife Michele (69) are on Sunday found dead at their home in Los Angeles. American news media report this based on a statement from the family. The police are investigating the case as a crime.
“It is with intense sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” the family said in a statement. “We are deeply affected by this sudden loss and ask for privacy during this unimaginably difficult period.”
Reiner is known, among other things, as a director of films such as The Princess Bride A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle. He started his career as an actor. In the 1970s, Reiner made his breakthrough with his role as Archie Bunker’s son-in-law in the television series All in the Family. The production company he co-founded produced the popular sitcom Seinfeld out.
He is the son of the influential American comedian, actor and director Carl Reiner and singer and actress Estelle Reiner, who died in 2020. “As a nepobaby, doors open for you,” he said in 2024 in return for The Guardian. “But you have to perform. Otherwise, those doors will close again just as quickly.”
Hollywood greatness
As an actor, director and producer, Reiner was a rare Hollywood great known for his work behind as well as in front of the camera, writes The New York Times. He was also politically active for the Democrats, where he was a regular fundraisers for organized. He also campaigned for gay marriage in California, among other things.
He and his wife Michele have three children. Michele Reiner is a photographer and took the photo of Donald Trump on the cover of his book ‘Trump: The Art of the Deal‘ stands.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Reiner’s death “a tremendous loss to our city and country.” Barack and Michelle Obama are “heartbroken” by the death of Reiner and his wife, the former president writes on X. “Behind all the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people — and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action.”
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