Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home

"Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned, the official said. The Los Angeles Fire Department says it responded to a medical aid request shortly after 3.30pm on Sunday and found a 78-year-old man and 68-year-old woman dead inside. Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were investigating an "apparent homicide" at Reiner's home, said Captain Mike Bland with the Los Angeles Police Department."

"Reiner, who turned 78 in March, has long been one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood and his work includes some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and '90s, including This is Spinal Tap, A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride. Messages to his representatives were not immediately returned on Sunday night. Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass called Reiner's death a devastating loss for the city."

""An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others." His role as Meathead in the 1970s TV classic All in the Family catapulted him to fame. The family of the show's late director Norman Lear said in a statement: "Norman often referred to Rob as a son, and their close relationship was extraordinary, to us and the world."

Rob Reiner, 78, and a 68-year-old woman were found dead inside his Brentwood home after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical aid request at about 3:30 p.m. Investigators believe the victims suffered stab wounds, and a family member is being questioned, an official said. Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division are investigating an apparent homicide at the residence. Reiner gained fame as Meathead on All in the Family and became a prolific director with films including This is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride. Mayor Karen Bass called his death a devastating loss and praised his creative work and advocacy.

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