Nick Reiner's lawyer speaks out on Rob Reiner's 'devastating' murder
- - Nick Reiner's lawyer speaks out on Rob Reiner's 'devastating' murder
Brendan Morrow and Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY December 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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LOS ANGELES − Nick Reiner's attorney is speaking out after his client was charged with murdering his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Alan Jackson, the defense attorney for 32-year-old Nick Reiner, spoke briefly to reporters outside a Los Angeles courthouse on Wednesday after Reiner made his first appearance in court.
"First of all, and most importantly, this is a devastating tragedy that has befallen the Reiner family," Jackson said. "We all recognize that. Our hearts go out to the entire Reiner family. There are very, very complex and serious issues that are associated with this case."
The attorney went on to add, "We ask that during this process, you allow the system to move forward in the way that it was designed to move forward, not with a rush to judgment, not with jumping to conclusions, but with restraint and with dignity and with the respect that this system and this process deserves and that the family deserves."
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Jackson also confirmed the next court date in the case will be Reiner's arraignment, scheduled for Jan. 7.
On Tuesday, Reiner was charged with fatally stabbing his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their California home on Sunday, Dec. 14.
He faces two counts of "murder with the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders," as well as a "special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife," prosecutors said.
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.
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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.
">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.
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Actor Tracy Reiner (second from left), honorees Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner, actor Michele Singer Reiner, writer Nick Reiner, and Romy Reiner attend the Carl and Rob Reiner Hand and Footprint Ceremony during the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 7, 2017 in Los Angeles.
">Actor Tracy Reiner (second from left), honorees Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner, actor Michele Singer Reiner, writer Nick Reiner, and Romy Reiner attend the Carl and Rob Reiner Hand and Footprint Ceremony during the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 7, 2017 in Los Angeles.
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Director Rob Reiner and family arrive at the premiere of "Rumor Has It" at the Grauman's Chinese Theater on Dec. 15, 2005 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Director Rob Reiner and family arrive at the premiere of "Rumor Has It" at the Grauman's Chinese Theater on Dec. 15, 2005 in Hollywood, Calif.
">Director Rob Reiner and family arrive at the premiere of "Rumor Has It" at the Grauman's Chinese Theater on Dec. 15, 2005 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Rob Reiner and his family attend the premiere of the film "Kangaroo Jack" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Jan. 11, 2003, in Hollywood, Calif.
">Rob Reiner and his family attend the premiere of the film "Kangaroo Jack" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Jan. 11, 2003, in Hollywood, Calif.
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Frank Thomas and Rob Reiner and sons pose during the Pre-Party for the Players Choice Awards at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas on Nov. 3, 2000.
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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.
"Rob Reiner was one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement Tuesday. "His murder and his wife of more than 35 years, Michele Singer Reiner's murder, are shocking and tragic. We owe it to their memory to pursue justice and accountability for the lives that were taken."
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On Wednesday, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner's children Jake and Romy said "words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day" in a new statement shared with TMZ and People magazine.
"The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience," they said.
Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
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Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
">Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
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Rob Reiner attends SiriusXM Presents Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Live With The Cast Of "Spinal Tap 2" at SiriusXM Studios on Sept. 4, 2025.
">Rob Reiner attends SiriusXM Presents Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Live With The Cast Of "Spinal Tap 2" at SiriusXM Studios on Sept. 4, 2025.
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Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/51NuAsDRQZV6HLwRU6deEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/006acf3a7a07f250d17f0026f6ea346c class=caas-img>From left: C. J. Vanston, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Fran Drescher and Rob Reiner attend the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
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From left: C. J. Vanston, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Fran Drescher and Rob Reiner attend the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
">From left: C. J. Vanston, Harry Shearer, Valerie Franco, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Fran Drescher and Rob Reiner attend the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/GXDg8p7OcT3nThjKk0M0jg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bf068920a5f80dd88e9d17181856c00e class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
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Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner attends the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZhwtAOsa1VDok923BLH8Pw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjY5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f04124123ea709466a2ea016b736d3d6 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
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Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
">Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
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Rob Reiner attends the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 dinner in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
">Rob Reiner attends the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 dinner in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
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Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
">Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer Reiner attend the Human Rights Campaign's 2025 LA Dinner at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on March 22, 2025.
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Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Rob Reiner speaks onstage at the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Xnxt9P2bhQRzy_Gz7hseww--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NzQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8f0962eb07a893822265a043d46044b2 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
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Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Rob Reiner attends the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L__E_n_Rk_iFGOdk8YYrmQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/230ecd8b060494726fd9e5c11f5eb020 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates attend the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
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Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates attend the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Rob Reiner and Kathy Bates attend the screening of "Misery" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
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Aaron Sorkin, Rob Reiner and TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz attend the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
">Aaron Sorkin, Rob Reiner and TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz attend the screening of "The American President" during the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gJcgCq_O9wdqna.fKkZeiw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/db9108abe6d2f8d9d614fbc83dd7bc54 class=caas-img>Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L0n0jTbicX033f_CQaY4aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cb5bdd6910c5658e40db1e3035860d4d class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
">Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner, Rob Reiner, and Michele Reiner attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/L0n0jTbicX033f_CQaY4aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cb5bdd6910c5658e40db1e3035860d4d class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
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Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
">Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers speak onstage during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/UMwQ1kq8vuVsGBgl3uk1DQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03OTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/54667433b7462aa268f64a5839884654 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2023.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1bF4pt17U_P8qw4F5oJbdw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e78cc55da0a3fe9d3897bd799fde7b8d class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2023.
">Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner attend the 46th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2023.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1bF4pt17U_P8qw4F5oJbdw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e78cc55da0a3fe9d3897bd799fde7b8d class=caas-img>Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mOycSzf3913YRcnBR4iGGQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/afac083a6adbb7d4f447194f5a4c2c94 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
">Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mOycSzf3913YRcnBR4iGGQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/afac083a6adbb7d4f447194f5a4c2c94 class=caas-img>Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2ka1LfLx.3qN6aj40ycz9A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0a6810263c958c191e09a7ca8134514a class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
">Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2ka1LfLx.3qN6aj40ycz9A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/0a6810263c958c191e09a7ca8134514a class=caas-img>Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/07GyThmyUEQFCa4tz6PtpQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/544649abe9f19dfeeb3fef55872c626d class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
">Director Rob Reiner attends the photocall of "This Is Spinal Tap" during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Majestic Beach on May 18, 2022, in Cannes, France.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/07GyThmyUEQFCa4tz6PtpQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/544649abe9f19dfeeb3fef55872c626d class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute To Television's Comedy Legends at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1rh9fTxsoIoPm.XPJbFHyA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5e3756cdd33f986df35002d08f1e2d0b class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute To Television's Comedy Legends at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.
">Rob Reiner attends The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute To Television's Comedy Legends at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 21, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1rh9fTxsoIoPm.XPJbFHyA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5e3756cdd33f986df35002d08f1e2d0b class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OYTajA13NXSyB1gHgEz3oQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDAx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9de68904823bc2bdc685b6387e5ac861 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OYTajA13NXSyB1gHgEz3oQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNDAx/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9de68904823bc2bdc685b6387e5ac861 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25BoiCXvoxeHI2pzOquzyw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d2796a497ee71aaf6750fe10a138bce5 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
">Rob Reiner and Larry David attend the Los Angeles premiere of Neon's "The Biggest Little Farm" at the Landmark Theater on May 7, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/25BoiCXvoxeHI2pzOquzyw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNTUw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d2796a497ee71aaf6750fe10a138bce5 class=caas-img>Rob Reiner attends the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AO2MA223cLTIO9bvdg9T.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e1a3bce6d5670133021622d8ee822a53 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Rob Reiner attends the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre.
">Rob Reiner attends the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AO2MA223cLTIO9bvdg9T.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e1a3bce6d5670133021622d8ee822a53 class=caas-img>From left: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner attend the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019, in New York City.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OD.tYfpPd3GvrvLYhmB0IQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bc142dc597bf0dc76d3b2eab4d685378 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
From left: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner attend the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019, in New York City.
">From left: Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Rob Reiner attend the "This Is Spinal Tap" 35th anniversary during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival at the Beacon Theatre on April 27, 2019, in New York City.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OD.tYfpPd3GvrvLYhmB0IQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/bc142dc597bf0dc76d3b2eab4d685378 class=caas-img>Special Guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oaj9pI9M.W2v.Mk1.HhpzA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f14847413a15aedacdf490a42182c9b7 class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Special Guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
">Special Guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony: Billy Crystal at the 2019 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oaj9pI9M.W2v.Mk1.HhpzA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f14847413a15aedacdf490a42182c9b7 class=caas-img>Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ev.Te5755Nptp2pAC36cFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4fee7ea5b8e2458badae3c2e9b21f5e class=caas-img data-headline="Rob Reiner found dead at 78. See photos from his Hollywood career." data-caption="
Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
">Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ev.Te5755Nptp2pAC36cFQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4fee7ea5b8e2458badae3c2e9b21f5e class=caas-img>Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
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Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
">Special guests Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner attend the Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 12, 2019, in Hollywood, California.
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Rob Reiner speaks onstage at Collider's Directors On Directing Panel during 2025 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
"They weren't just our parents; they were our best friends," the statement continued. "We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life."
The family also asked for "respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Attorney of Rob Reiner's son Nick gives statement
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