American Film Director Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead at Their California Home
American film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at their home in southern California, according to US media reports, an event that has sent shockwaves through the artistic and political communities.
The local channel "NBC LA" reported that two people had been found dead, before later citing a source close to the family indicating that the couple had apparently been stabbed. The "CNN" network, citing a family spokesperson, confirmed the death of Reiner and his wife. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has not officially revealed the identity of the deceased, only confirming that investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the incident.
Police Sergeant Alan Hamilton stated that no one had been arrested and that there were currently no suspects, specifying that investigators were seeking to interview family members to obtain clearer details. On her part, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her deep sadness at the passing of Reiner and his wife, highlighting the great respect she had for him. She praised his artistic and humanitarian career, as he was an actor, director, producer, writer, and political activist who used his talent to serve others.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) specified that a man and a woman, aged approximately 78 and 68, had been found dead inside the residence located in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood, where neighbors and property records confirmed that the couple resided. Rob Reiner is considered one of the major figures in American cinema. He gained fame through his role in the series "All in the Family", before achieving remarkable success in directing, notably with the film "This Is Spinal Tap" and the famous romantic film "When Harry Met Sally…".
