Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, found dead in LA home in "apparent homicide"

• "We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."

Zoom in: The couple's bodies were found inside the Brentwood home that the 78-year-old director of beloved films "This is Spinal Tap," "Stand By Me" and "A Few Good Men" shared with Singer Reiner, 68, in the Westside region of L.A., per an L.A. Fire Department media statement

• L.A. Police Department officers found them after responding to "a death investigation" at the home, according to an LAPD post to X.
• "Robbery Homicide Division (RHD) responded to the residence, which has been identified as the home of Rob Reiner," said LAPD in the post.
• Police later arrested the couple's son, Nick Reiner, in connection with the killings, according to police documents.

Background: In addition to directing Hollywood blockbusters, Reiner is known for his work as an actor, producer, screenwriter and liberal activist.

• Michele Singer Reiner is known for her work as a photographer. She has credits as a producer and actor on movies including "Misery," which her husband directed, according to her IMDb profile.
• The couple met while Reiner was making the 1989 romantic comedy-drama movie classic "When Harry Met Sally."

Editor's note: This article has been updated with additional details throughout.