Obama, Newsom 'Heartbroken,' Harris 'Devastated' As 'When Harry Met Sally' Director Rob Reiner, Wife Found Dead In Apparent Homicide

Legendary Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Brentwood home on Sunday. The Los Angeles police are treating the case as an apparent homicide.

Police Probe Underway In Reiner Case

The bodies of Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife were discovered at their residence on Chadbourne Avenue. The police have initiated a homicide investigation. There were no signs of forced entry into the home, and the couple had injuries consistent with being stabbed, the Los Angeles Times reported.

At a news conference on Sunday, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton shared a few details about the case, noting that the investigation is still underway and that detectives are seeking a search warrant to conduct an extensive probe inside and outside the residence.

Rob Reiner, known for his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the sitcom “All in the Family,” had a successful career in Hollywood. As a director, he was behind popular films like “When Harry Met Sally,” “The Princess Bride,” and “This Is Spinal Tap.” His work took a dramatic turn when he directed the 1986 adaptation of Stephen King‘s novella “Stand by Me.”

Obama, Harris, Newsom, React

Former President Barack Obama said he and Former First Lady Michelle Obama are “heartbroken” by the tragic demise of Rob Reiner and his wife.

Meanwhile, Former Vice President Kamala Harris said, “They were dear friends, and Doug and I are devastated to learn of their passing.”

California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote on X, “Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.”

At the same time, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi also took to X to express her condolences. “The news of a deadly assault on Rob and Michelle Reiner in their home is devastating,” wrote Pelosi.

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