Rob Reiner (78), the U.S. film director famous for helming "When Harry Met Sally," has died.
On the 14th (local time), U.S. broadcaster CNN reported, citing a statement from the director Reiner's family Spokesperson, that director Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner (68), tragically passed away that day.
CNN said, "The cause of death was not specifically mentioned," but added, "Los Angeles (LA) police have identified the Reiner couple as victims of an 'apparent homicide' and have launched an investigation."
According to the U.S. popular magazine People, the director Reiner's son Nick (32) is suspected of killing the couple. Nick is said to be under investigation by LA police.
Earlier, LA fire authorities reportedly received a request for medical assistance at about 3:30 p.m. that day and were dispatched to the director Reiner's home in an upscale residential neighborhood in LA.
Born in 1947, director Reiner made his film debut in 1984 with "This Is Spinal Tap," regarded as a masterpiece of the mockumentary genre.
He went on to release works such as "When Harry Met Sally," "Misery," and "A Few Good Men," establishing himself as one of Hollywood's leading directors.