Director Rob Reiner Dies Amid Homicide Investigation; Son Arrested
Hollywood director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele, 68, were discovered deceased over the weekend. Authorities are currently investigating their deaths as a homicide. Their 32-year-old son, Nick, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Former President Trump Issues Statement
On Monday morning, former President Donald Trump posted comments on Truth Social regarding Reiner's passing. Reiner was a known supporter of the Democratic Party and a vocal critic of Donald Trump.
In his post, Trump described Reiner as "a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star." He attributed Reiner and his wife's deaths, reportedly, 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." Trump further asserted that Reiner had a "raging obsession" with him and exhibited "obvious paranoia." The post concluded with, "May Rob and Michele rest in peace!"
Tributes and Emergency Response Details
Tributes for Rob Reiner have been received since late Sunday night. Among them, former President Barack Obama stated that Reiner's work was characterized by "a deep belief in the goodness of people – and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action."
The Los Angeles Fire Department reported responding to a medical aid request at the couple's residence at approximately 3:40 p.m. local time on Sunday. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located the bodies of the 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman. Reiner had celebrated his 78th birthday in March.