The internationally renowned US director Rob Reiner, made famous by films such as "Harry and Sally", has been found dead together with his wife Michele Singer Reiner. According to US media, their son Nick Reiner was arrested. Investigators currently assume that the 32-year-old could have killed his parents.

The bodies of the couple were discovered on Sunday in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The police initially did not comment on the identity of the dead, but confirmed the deployment of the homicide squad. Several US broadcasters report that both victims had stab wounds. The investigations are ongoing, a search warrant has been requested.

👉 Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner (32 years old), has been arrested and is listed as the main suspect in connection with the murder of his parents. 

Here are the most important confirmed facts about the arrest and the suspicion:

Police and prosecutors have officially held the son responsible for the fatal stab wounds to Rob and Michele Reiner and have formally charged him with double murder.

The bodies of the couple were discovered on Sunday in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The police initially did not comment on the identity of the dead, but confirmed the deployment of the homicide squad. Several US broadcasters report that both victims had stab wounds. The investigations are ongoing, a search warrant has been requested.

Trump reacts with provocative comment

US President Donald Trump commented on the death of the director on his platform Truth Social on Monday. In an unusually sharply worded post, Trump described Reiner, who was considered a staunch critic of the president, as a victim of a so-called "Trump derangement syndrome". He placed the death of the couple in a political context and spoke of an allegedly pathological fixation on his person. In conclusion, Trump wrote that Reiner and his wife should "rest in peace".

The comment caused considerable criticism and irritation in social media and political circles.

Family asks for privacy

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confirmed the death of the couple. In a statement quoted by US media, the family said they were "deeply shocked by the sudden and tragic loss" and asked for respect for privacy at this difficult time.

Rob Reiner was 78 years old. Regarding the age of his wife Michele, who worked as a photographer, the media gave different information between 65 and 70 years.

Broad sympathy from politics and the film world

Numerous personalities from politics and the entertainment industry expressed their horror at the death of the director. Former US President Barack Obama, former Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi expressed their condolences to the family.

There were also numerous reactions from Hollywood. Actors such as Elijah Wood, Kathy Bates, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Stiller and Sean Astin paid tribute to Reiner as an extraordinary filmmaker and formative influence on generations of viewers. The writer Stephen King described him as a close friend and outstanding director.

Formative figure of American film

Rob Reiner was one of Hollywood's most influential directors for decades. With films such as "Stand By Me", "The Prince's Bride", "Misery" and "A Question of Honor", he had a lasting influence on American cinema. In addition to his work as a director, he also appeared regularly as an actor.

Politically, Reiner was considered a committed liberal. Among other things, he campaigned for higher tobacco taxes in California and supported the introduction of marriage for same-sex couples for years.

The investigation into the death of the couple is ongoing. An official charge against the son has not yet been filed.


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Author: MFRadio - Editorial Team
Sources: REUTERS / ABC NEWS