Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were tragically killed on Sunday, December 14, following an argument with their son Nick Reiner during a holiday party at Conan O’Brien’s home, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Nick Reiner was taken into custody on Sunday evening by the Los Angeles Police Department, according to the outlet, and was being held by the on $4 million bail.
“Family friends told The Times that Rob and Nick got into an argument on Saturday evening at a party at Conan OâBrienâs home and that many people noticed Nick acting strangely at the party,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
TMZ reported that Reiner and his wife were in attendance at Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party on Saturday night with their son Nick, and during the party, the actor and Nick got into a “very loud argument,” that was ” loud enough for many others to hear.”
“We’re told Rob and Michele then left the party,” they added. “We do not know if Nick left as well.”
This happened a day before two bodies were found inside the home of Rob Reiner, which were later confirmed to be him and his wife, with the two having suffered “lacerations consistent with a knife.” PEOPLE was the first to report that the two were killed by their son, Nick, going on to add that it was Rob and Michele’s daughter, Romy, who discovered their bodies.
Michele Singer Reiner Opened Up About Her Son’s Struggles Before Her Passing
GettyTMZ also included an update from a family source, who told the outlet that Michele had recently been struggling with her son’s substance abuse issues.
“Michele had been anguishing to friends over the last few months that she and Rob were at their wits’ end over Nick’s mental illness and alleged substance abuse issues, and did not know what to do with their son Nick saying, “We’ve tried everything,” the outlet wrote.
Nick co-wrote the semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie, which was directed by Reiner, and was based on his drug addiction and homelessness, which began in his teens.
Rob Reinerâs Daughter Tracy Breaks Silence Following Her Fatherâs Passing
Tracy is Reinerâs oldest daughter and she has now broken her silence following the deaths of her father and his wife.
âI came from the greatest family ever,â she told NBC News. âI donât know what to say. Iâm in shock.â
The family also released a statement on Sunday night.
âIt is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time,â his family said in a statement, via Variety.
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