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Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s cause of death revealed as bodies discovered at their home
Legendary Hollywood film-maker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, were been found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday as tributes flood in
Police have released an update after film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at their Los Angeles home.
A large police presence remains at the house in Brentwood as detectives investigate the circumstances following an “apparent homicide”. It has been reported that the couple, who were married for 35 years, were discovered with stab wounds by their daughter Romy.
Police confirmed that no-one had been arrested, but, according to the BBC, that no suspect or person of interest was currently being sought. LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said: “We have not identified a suspect at this time. No one has been detained.”
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Police sources told TMZ.com that the two victims at the house suffered lacerations “consistent with a knife [attack]”. Their deaths were confirmed after the LA Fire Department was called to provide medical aid at around 3:30pm local time.
A spokesperson for the Reiner family said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”
The A Few Good Men director met his second wife, Singer, while filming smash hit When Harry Met Sally. The couple wed in 1989 are parents to Romy and Jake. Rob was also dad to daughter Tracy, whom he adopted when he was married to Penny Marshall.
Billy Crystal and Larry David were at the home of Rob Reiner shortly after reports of his death in an apparent homicide. A source has conformed to PEOPLE that that actors Crystal, 77, and David, 78, arrived separately at the home hours after the tragedy occurred.
Crystal “looked like he was about to cry,” a neighbour told ABC 7 Los Angeles. Reiner collaborated with Crystal on projects including When Harry Met Sally, This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride. He also made an appearance on David’s hit HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Former US President Barack Obama said he and wife Michelle have been left heartbroken by the couple’s deaths. “Rob’s achievements in film and television gave us some of our most cherished stories on screen,” he said. “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.”
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass paid tribute to the couple, saying in a statement: “This is a devastating loss for our city and our country. Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice.
“An acclaimed actor, director, producer, writer, and engaged political activist, he always used his gifts in service of others. Personally, I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob and his wife Michele. I knew Rob and have tremendous respect for him.”
Royal Family LIVE: Meghan Markle’s decisive move about dad in bitter family feud
Meghan Markle reportedly has no plans to see her father Thomas Markle and is said to have given up hope of any reconciliation.
Mr Markle, 81, is believed to have had a leg amputated last week after falling ill at his home in the Philippines after developing a blood clot. It was confirmed that Meghan, who has been estranged from her dad since 2018, managed to get a letter to him after news emerged of his health battle.
However, it has now been reported that the Duchess of Sussex has not received any reply to the letter and has deleted her father’s number and has no plans to reunite with him. It comes as Meghan’s husband Prince Harry has not met his father-in-law while their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have also not met their grandfather.
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William and Kate extend condolences
The Prince and Princess of Wales have said their thoughts are with every Australian following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in a personal message signed by William and Kate.
“Our thoughts are with every Australian today following the terrible attack at Bondi Beach.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and stand with the Jewish community in grief.
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King ‘appalled and saddened’ by Bondi attack
In a message to the people of Australia, the King said he was “appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack” at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
“My wife and I are appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack on Jewish people attending the Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach,” his statement said.
“Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected so dreadfully, including the police officers who were injured while protecting members of their community.
“We commend the police, emergency services and members of the public whose heroic actions no doubt prevented even greater horror and tragedy.
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King ‘deeply touched’ after cancer message
The King “will be deeply touched” by the positive reaction to his message about his cancer recovery journey, Buckingham Palace has said.
Charles announced in a video message on Friday his cancer treatment is being reduced in the new year, adding the “good news” was down to early diagnosis, successful care and following “doctors’ orders”.
The head of state, who has been receiving cancer treatment as an outpatient since early February 2024, also urged millions to take up available screenings for the disease.
A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said on Saturday it has been “delighted by the scale and sensitivity of the worldwide media reaction”, and is “most grateful for the many kind comments we have received for the King, both from those working in cancer care and from the general public.”
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Meghan ‘deletes father’s number’
Meghan Markle has reportedly deleted her father’s number and has no plans to meet up with him.
According to the Sunday Times, Meghan has not called her father after he was rushed to hospital, fearing that their conversation could be overheard. The publication reports that the Duchess does not believe they will ever reconcile.
It comes amid a whirlwind week for Meghan after she and Harry made an announcement on a brand new project.
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Chris Hoy’s children ask ‘Is it because I was naughty?’ as cancer diagnosis revealed
Chris Hoy has revealed his children’s heartbreaking response to his cancer diagnosis.
The Olympian was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023 before going public a year later. In a heartbreaking interview, Chris’ wife, who was diagnosed with MS at the same time, told BBC Sport her children asked her if the terminal diagnosis “was it because I was naughty?”
The couple’s two kids, a son named Callum David Robert Hoy, born in 2014, and a daughter named Chloe Rose Carol, born in 2017, also asked if their dad “was going to die” and if they were going to “catch it.”
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Sarra said her young kids were very scared when their dad revealed the diagnosis and explained how she and Chris worked to explain the terrible news to the youngsters. She added that a common reaction for children was to ask if the diagnosis was their own fault.
In another heartbreaking admission, Sarra also spoke about the family’s journey as Chris goes went through chemotherapy.
She said the family had a beloved cherry blossom tree in the garden, which would blossom when Chris’ chemo ended.
The family painted a huge tree with no leaves or blossom on it and added bits of pink blossom to the tree as Chris went through his treatment.
Holding back tears, Sarra revealed that “everyday the kids would get up and stick a bit of blossom on the tree.”
The idea behind the painting was that kids were “helping daddy regrow”, the mum-of-two revealed.
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Shona McGarty in tears as she shares huge milestone on live radio
I’m A Celebrity star Shona McGarty couldn’t stop the tears in an emotional video shared to Instagram on Sunday in which she realised a career dream – admitting, ‘I promised I wasn’t going to cry again!’
I’m A Celeb finalist Shona McGarty was overcome with emotion in a video shared to Instagram on Sunday in which she debuted her song, Unapologetically Me, on Radio 2 alongside host Joel Dommett.
Shona could be seen singing along to the power ballad – a personal anthem about self-acceptance, in the Radio 2 studio as the track was played, looking emotional and teary-eyed.
And when it ended, Joel – who hosted jungle sister show I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked alongside Kemi Rogers, said, “Yes, Shona McGarty! I feel so privileged that I got to play that. That’s since. I feel like I’ve been in a moment of your life. How does that feel?
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Former EastEnders star Shona responded, “You really have. It feels unbelievable. I promised I wasn’t going to cry.” To which Joel replied, “‘Well, I wish it was up to me. What a key change!”
Followers loved it, too, with one writing in the comments, “No one deserves this more than you Queen. I play it in my car everyday’, while another wrote, “Literally screamed when I heard it. I adore this song.”
Another delighted fan called for a collab with fellow jungle star Aitch, writing, “Love it! Can’t wait to see you and @aitch, so when is this karaoke party. Be great to see you both collab.’
Shona launched her solo music career with Unapologetically Me, her debut single, on October 30, 2025. It follows earlier singles for charity, including Let It Be for Mind.
Unapologetically Me was co-written by the actor and produced by legendary music producer Steve Anderson, famed for his work with the likes of Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears.
Shona, who was open about her battles with anxiety before her jungle stint, said previously of her debut, “I wrote ‘Unapologetically Me’ as a reminder to myself, and to anyone who has ever felt pressure to be someone they are not, that it is okay to simply be who you are.”
“Having spent years in the public eye, surrounded by glitz, glam, and expectation, I often felt the need to play a character. But beneath all that, I am just human, silly, sensitive, strong, imperfect, and that is okay.
She added: “This song is about stripping away those layers and celebrating authenticity. It is a declaration of freedom, of learning to love every part of myself, and of standing proud in my truth. Unapologetically.”
Ahead of the single’s release, the actress – who split from her fiance, Irish singer-songwriter David Bracken, before going Down Under – shared a sweet Instagram post encouraging others to enjoy life on their own terms. The video montage featured clips of the star dancing, singing and having fun with friends and family.
She added in the caption, “It’s taken me a long time to stop apologising, for my voice, my feelings, my choices, my laugh, my dreams, my boundaries… all of it,” she explained in the caption.
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“For so long, I thought being accepted meant shrinking myself to fit what others were comfortable with. But somewhere along the way, I realised the only person I was really hurting was me. “
“So here’s to no longer saying ‘sorry’ for simply being. Here’s to showing up as we are, imperfect, evolving, and utterly real.”
Downstream Sector Plagued By ‘Sabotage, Cartels Stronger Than Drug Gangs’ — Dangote
Founder and President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has raised concerns over alleged sabotage in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector.
Dangote, who spoke to journalists at a briefing on Sunday, recounted multiple ‘sabotage’ incidents at both his facility and public refineries.
The billionaire businessman lamented that organised cartels pose a “bigger threat than drug mafias.”
He cited examples at his refinery in Lekki, including the removal of spare parts from a 400-ton boiler, which he described as the largest ever built.
“If I tell you the sabotages that we went through, including some of the machine manufacturers that were on the verge of going to court, you will know what I’m saying.
“Drug mafias are actually smaller than the people who are in oil and gas. They have robbed so many people in this sector,” he added.
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Dangote also highlighted the destruction of pipeline infrastructure across the country.
He alleged that depots from Kano to other states had been deliberately sabotaged, not damaged by natural causes.
“You are talking about sabotage, and I’m happy that you are also here in Nigeria. I don’t know if Mele Kyari [former NNPCL GCEO] is still in town, but I think you should go to his house in Maitama and ask him how many sabotages the Port Harcourt refinery repairs went through.
“He told me many times that they have had more than 100 sabotages at the refinery. You can ask him, and he will tell you. How come now, for example, all the pipelines that were built, right from the military base to date, none of them are functioning?
“The one that we have, which is from where I am from, Kano, that depot, we were not using trucks. The depots were only going to the trucks to load. Everything was piped up to that. 22 depots were built. They are all piped, all 22 depots.
“Actually, even the sediments don’t have it anymore. They have destroyed the pipes, all of them. So, if it is not sabotage, is that an earthquake? It’s not an earthquake now, because it’s sabotage. Sabotage is sabotage. So, that is what it is,” Dangote stated.
‘Lost $82m Items To Theft’
The billionaire quantified losses at his refinery to theft and sabotage.
“In this refinery, we have lost maybe $82 million of stolen items. They were actually trying to make us put massive claims on insurance. Continuously, our insurance premiums will just keep going up. Yes, there is sabotage”, he said.
Dangote described the extreme security measures at the refinery, explaining that over 2,000 security personnel were employed, more than the number of operational workers.
“People will come here with long pieces of cord cables and put [them] on their bodies to try and see how they can take it out. And we answer, ‘Okay, fine, what are you doing with it?’ It’s just sabotage,” he said.
The group CEO warned that the scale of sabotage and organised theft in the oil sector represents a serious threat to production and national economic security.
“You should ask all the people who have ever built modular refineries. I challenge any one of them to say that nothing was stolen. That’s why we have more security people than actual workers,” he said.
In October 2025, Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, disclosed that the refinery had experienced 22 attempted physical sabotage incidents since commencing operations.
The company linked some of these incidents to a mass reorganisation and dismissal of about 800 workers, which had triggered a temporary strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).