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Legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home.

Their son Nick has been charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing the legendary director and his wife.

Nick Reiner, 32, who spent years in and out of rehab for drug addiction, is in custody on $4 million bail, Page Six confirmed.

Follow the Post’s live updates for the latest news on the legendary director’s horror killing.

Nick Reiner on suicide watch after allegedly murdering parents Rob and Michele Reiner: report

By Zoe Hussain

Rob Reiner’s troubled son Nick has reportedly been placed on suicide watch after his arrest for allegedly stabbing the famed director and his wife to death inside their California home.

Nick Reiner is currently being held in administrative segregation and on suicide watch while behind bars at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, law enforcement sources told TMZ.

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 09: Actor/Producer/Director Rob Reiner (center) and wife Michele Singer (L) and son Nick Reiner (R) attend Teen Vogue's Back-to-School Saturday kick-off event at The Grove on August 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)
Nick Reiner is currently being held in administrative segregation and on suicide watch while behind bars. Getty Images for Teen Vogue

Reiner, 32, was arrested on murder charges and is being held without bail after cops found the “The Princess Bride” director and his wife, Michele, stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon.

The son of the legendary director has been in and out of rehab for his drug addiction and has faced mental health struggles over the years.

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Inside Rob, Nick Reiner’s fight at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party that left parents terrified before murders

By Bianca Zalben and Kate Sheehy

Rob Reiner’s drug-addicted son Nick hacked his beloved director dad and mom Michele to death after a massive blow-up at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party Saturday — where the nepo baby “freaked out” everyone and left Reiner terrified of what he might do next, pals said.

The trio reportedly ended up in a “very loud argument’’ — possibly because Nick was back on drugs and refusing yet another go at treatment after at least 17 stints in rehab since age 15, sources told The Post on Monday.

Los Angeles, CA **FILE PHOTOS** September 9, 2025 Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, Romy Reiner, Nick Reiner and family at the Bleecker Street's "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" Los Angeles premiere at the Egyptian Theatre on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
The trio reportedly ended up in a “very loud argument’’ — possibly because Nick was back on drugs and refusing yet another go at treatment. Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages / BACKGRID

“Nick was freaking everyone out, acting crazy, kept asking people if they were famous,’’ a source told People magazine.

The embarrassingly bitter blowout occurred fewer than 24 hours before Nick allegedly fatally slit his parents’ throats in the family’s Los Angeles mansion.

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Family friend reveals Rob Reiner's fears for son Nick's deteriorating mental health before grisly murders

By Bianca Zalben

The shocking double homicide of Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has stunned the entertainment world, but for those close to the family, it marked the tragic end of a long-running nightmare driven by their son Nick Reiner’s mental illness and addiction.

Nick was thought to be using drugs again, and his parents feared for his mental state over the past few months, a family friend who has known Nick his entire life told The Post.

Rob Reiner with Michele, Romy, Nick and Jake in 2016. michelereiner/Instagram

“Rob had been telling people that they’re scared for Nick and scared that his mental state was deteriorating. These poor people did everything to help this kid,” the friend, who lives a few blocks away from the Reiner home, said.

The tension between Nick and his parents apparently boiled over just 24 hours before Rob and Michele were reportedly found with their throat’s slashed. Rob and Nick got into some sort of fight at a holiday party hosted by Conan O’Brien Saturday night, the source confirmed to The Post.

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Rob Reiner’s final conversation with ‘Monty Python’ star 1 day before ‘awful’ death revealed

By Eric Todisco

Rob Reiner spoke to comedian Eric Idle hours before the director and his wife were killed inside their Los Angeles home.

Idle, 82, revealed details about the pair’s final conversation on Monday following news of the double homicide.

"Monty Pyton" star Eric Idle on Sept. 30, 2025. Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images

“Rob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour,” the “Monty Python” star wrote on X.

Michele and Rob Reiner in September 2000. REUTERS

“I always enjoyed his company. I met him at his Dad’s in 1975,” Idle continued. “He was telling me about fiming at Stonehenge and his thoughts for the future.”

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Stephen King writes heartfelt post to 'wonderful friend' Rob Reiner

By Thomas Gamba-Ellis

Famed author Stephen King took to X on Monday to pen a heartfelt message to Rob Reiner less than a day after he and his wife, Michele, were fatally stabbed in their Los Angeles home.

“I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele,” King wrote. “Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine). Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.”

Reiner adapted two of the writer's books for the big screen -- “Stand by Me” is based on King's “The Body,” and “Misery,” which won an Academy Award in 1991.

Rob Reiner's troubled son, Nick, is being charged with murder for the stabbing and is currently in custody on $4 million bail.

Nick Reiner once ‘destroyed’ parents Rob and Michele’s home during drug-fueled rage

By Kathleen Joyce

Nick Reiner revealed that he once “destroyed” parents Rob and Michele Reiner’s home during a drug-fueled rage.

In a 2018 appearance on the “Dopey” podcast, Nick recalled a time when he became violent while being “sequestered” in the famed director and actress’ guest house while he was high “on meth.”

“I went 10 rounds in my guest house,” he shared.

From left to right: Romy, Rob, Jake, Michelle and Nick Reiner. @michelereiner/Instagram

“It’s not much of a story. I got totally spun out on uppers — I think it was coke and something else — and I was up for days on end,” Nick, 32, added. “I started punching out some things in my guest house.”

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Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall’s daughter, actress Tracy Reiner, ‘in shock’ over dad’s tragic death

By Kathleen Joyce

Rob Reiner’s eldest daughter, actress Tracy Reiner, is speaking out after the director and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found stabbed to death inside their LA home on Sunday.

Tracy, 61, was adopted by the “All in the Family” actor during his marriage to the late Penny Marshall. The pair were married for 10 years from 1971 to 1981.

Tracy Reiner on May 7, 2017. Vivien Killilea

“I came from the greatest family ever,” Tracy told NBC News. “I don’t know what to say. I’m in shock.”

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Who is Nick Reiner? Rob Reiner’s son charged with murdering his parents

By Eric Todisco

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s troubled son Nick Reiner is officially in custody and has been charged for his parents’ double homicide. He is being held on $4 million bail.

The 78-year-old director and his 68-year-old wife were found stabbed to death inside their Los Angeles home on Sunday. They were discovered by their daughter Romy, 28.

Rob Reiner with his family including Nick (left of Reiner). michelereiner/Instagram

According to TMZ, Rob and Michele had their throats slit by a family member during a heated argument.

Law enforcement sources confirmed Monday that Nick — who has a problematic history that involves drug addiction and homelessness — is in the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and has been charged with murder. He was detained on Sunday night.

Exclusive: Nick Reiner had reputation for violence, had ‘always been troubled’ before he allegedly slaughtered dad Rob and mom Michele: pals

By Mary Jacob and Jeremy Louwerse

LOS ANGELES — Rob Reiner’s son Nick was notorious for being violent, and those around him “instantly knew’’ he was the one who allegedly murdered his parents, friends and neighbors told The Post on Monday.

Rob Reiner with wife, Michele, and children Nick, Romy and Jake in April 2014. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

“This is not the first time their son has been violent,’’ a longtime neighbor of the victims said of Nick, 32, who is charged with slitting the throats of his parents in their Los Angeles mansion.

“I know of another incident a few years back with Nick, but I won’t say more than that. I just never thought it would ever get to this point,’’ the source said.

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Rob Reiner drove people ‘crazy’ with ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome,’ prez says in ‘insane and disgraceful’ post

By Kathleen Joyce

President Trump said Monday morning that murdered actor-director Rob Reiner had “driven people CRAZY” with his opposition to the Republican chief executive in a bizarre, rambling post on Truth Social that prompted outrage from critics of all political persuasions.

Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele, 68, were found butchered in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home Sunday afternoon.

Rob Reiner with his wife, Michele, in an undated photo. @michelereiner/Instagram
Trump suggested Rob Reiner had "driven people CRAZY." AFP via Getty Images

Their son Nick has been taken into custody in connection with the crime.

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Rob Reiner, wife Michele got into heated argument with son Nick at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party 24 hours before murders: report

By Riley Cardoza

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, reportedly got into a “very loud argument” with son Nick the night before their murders.

The alleged dispute took place at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party on Saturday, according to TMZ.

Rob Reiner, Michele Singer, Romy Reiner, Nick Reiner, Maria Gilfillan and Jake Reiner at "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" Los Angeles premiere on Sept. 9, 2025. Variety via Getty Images

The outlet claimed on Monday that Rob and Michele left the party post-confrontation.

It remains unclear whether Nick departed the holiday bash as well.

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Rob Reiner, wife Michele had throats slit by family member during heated argument: report

By Patrick Reilly

Slain Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife were found with their throats slit — with their daughter telling cops that a “dangerous” relative should be a suspect, according to a report Monday.

The legendary director and his wife of 36 years, Michele Singer Reiner, were found Sunday afternoon by their daughter, Romy — who immediately told cops the killer was another family member, TMZ reported.

Rob Reiner with his wife, Michele, in an undated photo. @michelereiner/Instagram

Their horrified daughter quickly told investigators that a relative “should be a suspect” because they’re “dangerous,” sources told the outlet, suggesting it came during a heated argument.

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