Piers Morgan reacts after report suggests Rob Reiner and his wife were killed by their son

British broadcaster Piers Morgan has shared his reaction to a report claiming that director Rob Reiner was murdered by his son. On Sunday, the American director and his wife, Michelle Singer Rainer, were found dead in their home in Los Angeles. in Exclusive Multiple sources have claimed that Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, killed the couple, People magazine reported.

The media published the article on X. Morgan reacted to the post as he wrote it:

“Horrific. What a terrible family tragedy.”

Earlier today, when the information first appeared online, Piers Morgan expressed disbelief and described the news as “shocking”.

According to media reports, the director’s daughter, Romy, found the couple dead. Knife wounds were reportedly found on the couple’s bodies. While sources have claimed that Nick Rayner stabbed his father and mother, authorities have yet to issue an official statement. According to People, Nick was also questioned by the cops. However, he was not arrested.

Rob Reiner’s family issued a statement confirming the death of the director and his wife. According to Variety, the statement stated the following:

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic deaths of Michelle and Rob Reiner. We are deeply saddened by this sudden loss, and ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.”

As news of Rob Reiner’s death emerged, many prominent figures expressed their condolences. Piers Morgan also shared a clip from his old interview with the late director.

‘Very poignant clip’: Piers Morgan reshares a clip of his conversation with Rob Reiner

The British journalist interviewed Reiner in September and discussed various political issues with him. On Monday, Piers Morgan shared a clip from this interview in which Rob Reiner talked about his favorite work. While re-sharing the footage, Morgan remembered the director by writing:

“A very poignant clip from my interview with Rob Reiner just three months ago.”

In the interview that aired on September 26, Piers Morgan asked Reiner which of his projects he would most like to be remembered for. The director chose his 1986 film stand by me As his personal favorite work.

“I always say that ‘Stand By Me’ to me is the one that means the most to me. I don’t know that it’s the best, you know; that’s up to other people to decide, but it’s the one that means the most to me because it’s really an extension of my personality and my sensibilities. It has a mixture of humor and melancholy and emotion and it’s the closest to me of all the films I’ve done,” Reiner said.

Morgan also shared his thoughts on and selected the late director’s best works When Harry Met Sally According to his preference. He praised the film as “an almost perfect film”.

In the same interview, Reiner also discussed the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Despite the difference in political thought, the director condemned the murder and said:

“I felt absolutely horrified. Unfortunately, I watched his video and what happened to him is unbelievable. This should never happen to anyone. I don’t care what your political beliefs are. This is unacceptable. This is not a solution.”

Although some media outlets have published allegations against Rob Reiner’s son regarding the deaths, the matter is still under investigation.