Before his death, Rob Reiner shared his true feelings about Donald Trump

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, and authorities are investigating the case as a possible homicide. The news stunned the public and sparked widespread mourning, while also renewing focus on Reiner’s decades-long career and his outspoken political activism.

The couple were discovered at their Brentwood residence on Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Police Department is leading the investigation. In a statement, the Reiner family confirmed the deaths and asked for privacy as they grieve.

Rob Reiner was celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers. His acclaimed body of work included The Princess Bride, This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me, and When Harry Met Sally. His 1993 film A Few Good Men received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

Outside the entertainment industry, Reiner was deeply involved in political causes. The Los Angeles Times noted that he was regarded as a serious policy advocate rather than a symbolic celebrity activist, focusing on issues such as early childhood education and civil rights.

He co-founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which played a key role in challenging California’s Proposition 8, a case that helped pave the way for nationwide marriage equality.

Reiner was also a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump. He repeatedly questioned Trump’s fitness for office, once describing him as mentally unqualified and dismissing his understanding of government and leadership.

In later years, Reiner supported President Joe Biden and co-produced the documentary God and Country, examining Christian nationalism. As tributes continue, many remember Reiner for both his creative legacy and his passionate engagement in public life.