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We have an update on the brutal murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele.
As you may know by now, the famous director and his longtime partner were found dead in their home in Brentwood, California last Sunday afternoon.
The couple’s son, Nick Reiner, charged with two counts of first degree murder, appeared in court Wednesday for the first time…looking distraught and confused.
Thanks to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, in the meantime, we can now officially report that Reiners died from multiple injuries.
The manner of death was considered homicide.
Earlier, the same office said that Rob and Michele were stabbed to death in the area where they lived in Los Angeles in the early hours of Sunday, December 14.
Nick Reiner was arrested near the University of Southern California hours after his parents’ bodies were found, authorities confirmed.
Nick – who is represented by lawyer Alan Jackson and is said to have “used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife” in the killing – has yet to enter his plea.
According to different sources, he had an argument with his father at a party one day before the incident.
Rob Reiner speaks on stage at the 66th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on January 25, 2014. (Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for DGA)In the wake of this unimaginable tragedy, Rob and Michele’s loved ones – including children Jake Reiner, 34, and Romy Reiner, 27 – said a few hours ago:
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we feel every moment of the day.
“The tragic and tragic loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should have to witness.” They were not only our parents, they were our best friends.
“We are very grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness and support we have received not only from family and friends but also from people from all walks of life.
“Now we ask for respect and privacy, to be influenced by compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the wonderful life they lived and the love they gave.”
Rob Reiner (center) with wife Michele Singer (L) and son Nick Reiner (R) attend the premiere of Teen Vogue’s Back-to-School Saturday at The Grove on August 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)Rob Reiner was a director, producer and actor known for helming many iconic projects, including his debut, This Is Spinal Tap (1984), and Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992).
In 2015, Rob and his son collaborated on the film Being Charlie, which the latter wrote and said was inspired by his real-life experience of drug addiction.
May Rob and Michele Reiner rest in peace.
