On Sunday, Rob Reiner, 78, a Hollywood legend who made guest appearances on several Disney Channel shows and directed a 20th Century Fox film, now owned by The Walt Disney Company, and his wife were found dead in his Los Angeles home. Authorities have arrested the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, in connection with the murder of Rob and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68.Credit: LBJ LibraryThe Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 200 block of Chadbourne Ave. at 3:40 p.m. on December 14, where they found the bodies of Rob and Michele Reiner. Initially, law enforcement did not say whether the couple were the victims of the apparent homicide, but later confirmed their identities. Both victims had died of apparent knife wounds.LAPD News: On December 14th, at 3:40 pm, LAPD officers responded to a death investigation in the 200 block of S. Chadbourne Ave. Inside the residence, officers discovered 2 decedents. The identity of the decedents has not yet been confirmed.Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) responded to the residence, which has been identified as the home of Rob Reiner. At this time, no further details are available as this is an ongoing RHD investigation, into an apparent homicide.Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) responded to the residence, which has been identified as the home of Rob Reiner. At this time, no further details are available as this is an ongoing RHD investigation, into an apparent homicide.— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) December 15, 2025Later that evening, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested the couple’s son, Nick Reiner, 32, in connection with their death. In a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), authorities said Nick Reiner is “responsible” for the deaths of his parents. He is being held without bail.LAPD News: Detectives Announce Arrest in Murder of Robert and Michele ReinerLAPD News: Detectives Announce Arrest in Murder of Robert and Michele Reiner pic.twitter.com/0Mn7P81GVA— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) December 15, 2025Rob Reiner stepped into the spotlight as an actor on All in the Family, and eventually became a prolific film director best known for Misery (1990), Stand By Me (1986), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), and The Princess Bride (1987). Disney acquired The Princess Bride when it purchased 20th Century Fox, and the iconic fantasy-comedy is now available on Disney+. Reiner also guest-starred as himself on multiple Disney Channel shows, including Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place.RIP Rob Reiner, who made cameo appearances in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly PlaceRIP Rob Reiner, who made cameo appearances in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place byu/VictoriaDeG100 inDisneyChannelReiner met his wife, Michele, while directing When Harry Met Sally… The couple married in 1989 and had three children, including Nick Reiner. Rob reportedly changed the ending of the beloved rom-com after meeting Michele, which made him want Harry and Sally to end up together in the end.Rob previously directed a film co-written by Nick, Being Charlie (2015). At the time, Nick said his years-long struggle with addiction and homelessness inspired the movie’s storyline.In a statement to Variety, a representative for the family asked the public to respect their privacy following the tragic murder:“It 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.”The Inside the Magic team sends our condolences to Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner’s loved ones. The post Disney Channel Actor, Director Found Stabbed to Death appeared first on Inside the Magic.