Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at their Brentwood home Sunday.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner were the two people discovered deceased inside a residence in Brentwood, California. A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the couple were found at the home on Sunday, prompting an immediate investigation by authorities.
Los Angeles Fire Department officials said they responded to a call at a house on the 200 block of Chadbourne Avenue at around 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, two bodies were discovered inside the residence. The department later confirmed that the deceased were a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman.
In a statement issued Sunday evening, the Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded to a death investigation at approximately 3:40 p.m. Inside the home, police found two deceased individuals. At that time, the identities had not yet been formally confirmed. The LAPD added that its Robbery Homicide Division responded to the scene, which was identified as the home of Rob Reiner. Police said the case was being investigated as an apparent homicide and that no further details were immediately available.
The circumstances surrounding the deaths have not yet been disclosed, and officials said the investigation remains ongoing. Representatives for the Reiners did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences, saying she was heartbroken by the loss. “Personally, I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob and his wife Michele. I knew Rob and have tremendous respect for him,” she said in a statement.
A spokesperson for the family also shared a message with Variety, confirming the deaths and asking for privacy. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time,” the spokesperson said.
According to ABC 7, actors and comedians Billy Crystal and Larry David arrived separately at the Brentwood home on Sunday evening. They reportedly stayed briefly before leaving. A neighbor at the scene said Crystal appeared visibly emotional.
The Associated Press contributed to reports on the incident as authorities continue to investigate the deaths at the Reiners’ home.