Authorities discovered two bodies at director Rob Reiner's villa in Brentwood, California, at approximately 3 h local time on 14/12. The ages of the deceased matched those of Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer. Entertainment news outlet TMZ confirmed the victims were Rob Reiner and Michele Singer.

Director Rob Reiner at a 2010 event. *Photo: TMZ*

Born in 1947, Rob Reiner was an American director, actor, film producer, and social activist. He came from a family with a strong artistic legacy; his mother, Estelle Reiner, was a singer who made a cameo in "When Harry Met Sally", and his father, Carl Reiner, was an American comedy legend. While he explored acting early in his career, he found his true calling in directing, achieving significant success. His notable films, including "This Is Spinal Tap" (1984), "Stand By Me" (1986), and "The Princess Bride" (1987), received Oscar nominations.

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