Rob and Michele Reiner found dead hours after their daughter reported them missing.

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were discovered murdered at their Brentwood residence on Sunday afternoon. Their daughter, Romy, is believed to have found the bodies of the couple, who apparently had been deceased for several hours prior to the discovery. Romy promptly notified her father’s close friend, actor Billy Crystal, before authorities arrived at the scene.

The initial investigation revealed that the bodies, including Reiner, aged 78, and Singer, 68, showed signs of rigor mortis when police responded to the residence around 3:40 PM local time. Law enforcement is treating the deaths as homicides and has opened an active investigation.

Romy, 28, is the youngest of Reiner and Singer’s three children. She has two brothers, Jake, 34, and Nick, 32, who has reportedly been taken into custody in connection with the double murder. The news of his arrest has raised considerable questions given Nick’s turbulent history, which includes multiple stints in rehabilitation and struggling with substance abuse.

Following the discovery of their bodies, Billy Crystal and comedian Larry David were seen at the Reiner household, visibly affected by the tragedy. Crystal’s long-standing friendship with Rob Reiner dates back to their collaboration on the classic television show “All in the Family” in the mid-1970s. Their bond extended into the cinematic realm, with Crystal starring in several of Reiner’s films, including the iconic “When Harry Met Sally.”

Reports indicate that tensions between Reiner and Nick escalated shortly before the incident, culminating in a heated argument at a holiday gathering hosted by Conan O’Brien. This recent dispute raises further scrutiny regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Reiner and Singer.

As legal proceedings unfold, Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, which could carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty. The district attorney has not dismissed the latter option.

This shocking event has reverberated throughout the entertainment community, and many await further updates as the investigation progresses. The lives of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer, filled with creativity and love, have been tragically cut short, leaving behind a disruption in the fabric of their family and a grieved circle of friends and colleagues.

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