Rob Reiner’s Children Jake and Romy Reiner Break Their Silence Following Parents’ Tragic Deaths

Jake and Romy Reiner, the daughter and eldest son of acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner, have spoken publicly for the first time following their parents’ shocking deaths. In a deeply emotional statement released on December 17—three days after the couple were found dead at their Los Angeles home—the siblings expressed profound grief and asked for privacy as their family mourns.

“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day,” the statement read. “The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience. They weren’t just our parents—they were our best friends.”

Jake and Romy went on to thank the public for the overwhelming outpouring of support they have received from family, friends, and people around the world. At the same time, they urged compassion and restraint amid widespread speculation surrounding the case. “We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave,” the statement concluded.

Their remarks come as the investigation into the couple’s deaths continues. The siblings’ younger brother, Nick Reiner, made his first court appearance shortly before the statement was released. Nick has been arrested in connection with the case and faces two counts of first-degree murder related to the deaths of his parents. He was taken into custody approximately six hours after the bodies were discovered. Nick has not yet entered a plea, and his arraignment has been postponed until January 7, 2026.

According to sources close to the family who spoke with multiple outlets, including People and The New York Times, Romy Reiner was the first family member to arrive at the home after a massage therapist was unable to reach Rob and Michelle for a scheduled appointment.

Rob and Michelle Reiner shared a decades-long partnership, both personally and professionally. The couple met on the set of Rob Reiner’s iconic 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally, a film that remains one of the most beloved classics in Hollywood history.

Nick Reiner’s struggles with addiction had been publicly documented over the years, most notably in the 2016 semi-autobiographical film Being Charlie. Nick co-wrote the film, which was directed by his father, and the project explored themes of addiction, recovery, and family reconciliation.

While promoting the movie at the time, Rob and Nick spoke candidly in an interview about how working together helped them better understand each other. Rob explained that although the film was not intended to be cathartic, the process ultimately brought them closer. Nick echoed that sentiment, describing how shaping the story together forced them to confront their shared experiences and deepened their bond as father and son.

As the investigation remains ongoing, Jake and Romy’s statement stands as a powerful reminder of the human cost behind the headlines—a family grieving an unimaginable loss and asking that Rob and Michelle Reiner be remembered not for the tragedy of their deaths, but for the love, creativity, and connection they brought into the world.