Rob Reiner, American director and actor famous for films like When Harry Met Sally… and Stand by Me, was found dead together with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, in their home in Los Angeles. The LAPD opened an investigation, considering the case as murder, but at the moment the information remains limited. According to official statements, an emergency call arrived on Sunday afternoon, but when the agents arrived on the spot, the two were already deceased, with obvious stabbing wounds. There were no signs of effraction in the house, and law enforcement agencies are interrogating family members, but at the moment there are no official suspects or arrests.
Rob Reiner, 78 years old, was one of the most beloved figures in Hollywood. Born in 1947 in New York, he began his career as an actor, before becoming one of the most appreciated directors of his generation. His successes at the box office, such as This Is Spinal Tap, The Fantastic History and When Harry Met Sally…, are considered cornerstones of American film culture.
Michele Singer Reiner, 68, was a photographer and producer, and married Rob in 1989. The couple, who lived in the residential area of Brentwood, left behind a family and a long career of success. Reiner had four children, some of whom were the fruit of his first marriage, ended with the death of his first wife in 2018. The news of his death has shaken the world of cinema, with numerous colleagues and friends who expressed their grief. His contribution to the film industry left an indelible mark, with his unmistakable style that influenced several generations of directors and actors.
The case has aroused great attention also for its location, Brentwood, a neighborhood known to be home to many celebrities. Despite the area being known for its high-class status, it is not common that such violence events happen in such an exclusive context. The investigations are still underway, and the authorities continue to search for any clues that can shed light on the tragic death of the director and his partner.
During his career, Reiner won numerous awards and awards. His films not only received a wide audience success, but were also acclaimed by critics for their emotional depth and ability to mix comedy and drama with a touch of lightness. His latest film, Spinal Tap II: The end is only the beginning, a sequel to the famous mockumentary who had consecrated it as one of the most innovative directors of his time, had received a warm welcome from critics and public, but its impact on film culture remains indisputable.
The disappearance comes a few hours away from the other mourning that struck the world of cinema. Peter Greene, an actor best known for his naughty parts in cult films of the nineties as Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, Bryan Singer’s usual suspects and Chuck Russell’s The Mask, died at 60 years. His manager, Gregg Edward, confirmed that Greene was found dead in his New York home without specifying the cause of death.
The actor had a prominent role in the 1990s, acting in some of the most iconic films of the period, but in recent years his career had been marked by a growing detachment from the big screen, partly due to drug addiction issues
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