Nancy Pelosi Mourns Beloved ‘Princess Bride’ Director Rob Reiner, 78, and Wife, Michele
- - Nancy Pelosi Mourns Beloved ‘Princess Bride’ Director Rob Reiner, 78, and Wife, Michele
Deborah CruzDecember 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosicalled the deaths of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner "devastating" as the entertainment world and political community process the shocking tragedy that occurred Sunday in Los Angeles.
"It's hard to think of anyone more remarkable and excellent in every field and endeavor they pursued," Pelosi wrote in a statement posted to social media. "Rob was creative, funny, and beloved. And in all of their endeavors, Michele was his indispensable partner, intellectual resource, and a loving wife."
Authorities responded to a medical aid call at the couple's Brentwood home around 3:30 p.m. on December 14 and discovered both had been killed. Rob was 78 years old. Michele was 68. Multiple sources confirm to People that their son, Nick Reiner, is responsible for their deaths.
The news of a deadly assault on Rob and Michelle Reiner in their home is devastating. It’s hard to think of anyone more remarkable and excellent in every field and endeavor they pursued. Rob was creative, funny, and beloved. And in all of their endeavors, Michelle was his…
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) December 15, 2025
Rob Reiner's Impact on American Film and Culture
Born in the Bronx in 1947 to legendary comedian Carl Reiner and actress Estelle Lebost, Rob Reiner first became a household name playing Mike "Meathead" Stivic on Norman Lear's groundbreaking sitcomAll in the Family.
His directorial career produced some of cinema's most beloved films: This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand by Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992).
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Rob met Michele while directing When Harry Met Sally, and they married in 1989, raising three children together.
How Did Rob Reiner Contribute Beyond Hollywood?
Pelosi emphasized Reiner's extensive civic work in her statement, noting he "cared deeply about people and demonstrated that in his civic activities."
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Reiner championed the First 5 early child development initiative in California and became a vocal activist against Proposition 8, California's proposed ban on same-sex marriage. His advocacy extended beyond filmmaking into meaningful social change.
"He was an iconic figure in film who made us laugh, cry and think with the movies he created," Pelosi said.
Related: Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Singer Cause of Death: What We Know So Far
Rob Reiner was previously married to actress and director Penny Marshall, who died in 2018 at age 75 from complications of diabetes.
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The loss of Rob and Michele Reiner represents not only the end of a significant creative partnership but also the silencing of passionate voices for social justice and children's welfare. Their contributions to both entertainment and civic life will be remembered alongside the heartbreak of how their lives ended.
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