Rob Reiner’s eldest daughter has spoken out regarding the death of her father.
Reiner, the beloved and highly-successful Hollywood filmmaker, was reportedly found dead alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, at the couple’s home in Brentwood, California yesterday, December 14.
According to TMZ, the couple allegedly both suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division is currently investigating.
A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed their deaths on yesterday evening.
“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
LAPD chief detective Alan Hamilton revealed during a press conference that the investigation was ongoing.
“At this time, the LAPD is not seeking anyone as a suspect or as a person of interest … and we will not be doing that until we conduct our investigation and we move forward,” Hamilton said.
Rob and Michele shared three kids –– Jake, Nick and Romy together. Rob also had a daughter, Tracy, from his first marriage to Penny Marshall.
Tracy was the first of Rob’s children to break their silence following the heartbreaking incident, telling NBC News’ entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas that she is ‘in shock’.
“I came from the greatest family ever,” Tracy said. I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”
Reiner and Singer Reiner, 68, had been married since 1989, having met on the set of the iconic romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.
Rest in peace, Rob and Michele! This is a developing story. More to come…
