Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead, Son Arrested in Homicide Investigation
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead over the weekend, with officials initiating a homicide investigation into their deaths. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Donald Trump Comments on Deaths
Former President Donald Trump addressed the deaths in a post on Truth Social on Monday morning. Mr. Trump stated: "A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood." He described Rob Reiner as "a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star," adding that Reiner and his wife had "passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS."
Mr. Trump further claimed that Reiner harbored a "raging obsession" with him and that his "obvious paranoia reach[ed] new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before." The post concluded with, "May Rob and Michele rest in peace!"
Reiner's Public Profile and Tributes
Rob Reiner was recognized as a prominent supporter of the Democratic Party and a vocal critic of Donald Trump. Following news of his death, tributes were issued by various public figures, including former President Barack Obama. Mr. Obama stated that "beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people – and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action."
Official Response
The Los Angeles Fire Department reported responding to a medical aid request at approximately 3:40 p.m. local time on Sunday. Upon arrival, personnel discovered the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman inside their residence. Rob Reiner had celebrated his 78th birthday in March.