The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of beloved director, screenwriter, and producer Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. The couple died on Sunday, December 14, after their daughter, Romy Reiner, discovered their bodies at their Brentwood, California home, People reports. Reiner was 78, and Singer was 68.
Their sudden, unexpected passing has shocked fans and loved ones. The circumstances surrounding their deaths have also shed light on this private family, including a heightened interest in their son, Jake Reiner.
Dodgers Podcast Shows Support for Jake Reiner
Reiner and Singer had three children. Their eldest is Jake, born in 1991. His brother Nick is the middle child, born in 1993, and Romy is their only daughter, born in 1997. The âStory of Usâ filmmaker was also a father to a daughter, Tracy Reiner, from his previous marriage to Penny Marshall. In the days since their death, fans have been curious to find out more about the family the late couple left behind, and family sources have reported that Nick was involved in his parents’ death, People reports.Â
A homicide investigation is underway, and Nick has been speaking to authorities. But he is not the son who is the focus of this post. This is about Jake and the unimaginable pain he must be experiencing. Jake is an actor who has followed in his fatherâs footsteps. He and Rob also shared a love of baseball, and he discussed his passion for the sport on âThe Incline: Dodgers Podcast.âÂ
In his Instagram bio, Jake lists himself as a co-host of the show, and on Monday, December 15, the podcast shared a statement on Instagram in support of him. âWe are deeply saddened for the loss of Rob and Michele Reiner,â the message reads. âWords canât describe what the Reiner family is going through right now. Please respect their privacy at this time. We are grateful for their support of the show over the years.â
Fans Rally Around Jake Reiner
ââFans have shown Jake their love and support, flooding social media with heartfelt comments. Initially, there was some confusion about his involvement in his parents’ passing, with some mistaking him for his brother and leaving comments on his Instagram. However, fans are now heartbroken for Jake.
The post’s comment section is filled with thoughtful messages. âI am feeling so much hurt and sadness for Jake and his sister right now. Sending love and huge condolences to them,â a comment reads. âMay God give Jake and Romy the strength to come to terms with such an unfathomable loss,â another shared.
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