Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner died of multiple sharp force injuries

The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

Nick Reiner, the couple's 32-year-old son, has since been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with their deaths.

Nick appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday after being charged with their murders.

He wore a blue anti-suicide smock and shackles during his court appearance. Alan Jackson, his attorney, declined to enter a plea for his client.

However, Nick did speak briefly during the hearing.

Asked if Nick was okay waiving his right to a speedy arraignment, he replied, "Yes, your honour."

Nick's arraignment has now been scheduled for January 7, 2026.

After Rob and Michele died, US President Donald Trump took to social media to react to the tragedy.

The billionaire businessman wrote on the Truth Social platform: "Rob Reiner, a tortured and struggling, but once very talented movie director and comedy star, has passed away, together with his wife, Michele, reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, sometimes referred to as TDS.

"He was known to have driven people CRAZY by his raging obsession of President Donald J. Trump, with his obvious paranoia reaching new heights as the Trump Administration surpassed all goals and expectations of greatness, and with the Golden Age of America upon us, perhaps like never before. May Rob and Michele rest in peace (sic)"

Former US President Barack Obama also took to social media to react to the news.

The former President wrote on X: "Michelle and I are heartbroken by the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his beloved wife, Michele. Rob's achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen. But beneath all of the stories he produced was a deep belief in the goodness of people-and a lifelong commitment to putting that belief into action. Together, he and his wife lived lives defined by purpose. They will be remembered for the values they championed and the countless people they inspired. We send our deepest condolences to all who loved them."