President Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a post that seemed intent on decrying his opponents even in the face of a tragedy.

Figures from Hollywood and US politics have paid tribute and expressed shock after acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. The film-maker, 78, and his wife, 68, were pronounced dead at a house in an upmarket neighbourhood of LA on Sunday. Their son Nick has been arrested.

From 'All in the Family' to regular news network advocacy to roles on 'New Girl' and 'The Bear,' Reiner grew, and grew righteously, in the small-screen spotlight.

Police say the younger son of Rob Reiner is in jail for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing a day earlier of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles.

Nick Reiner has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his father, 'When Harry Met Sally' director Rob Reiner, and stepmother Michele Singer Reiner.

"We've known them for many, many years," former First Lady Michelle Obama said of the couple and their friendship with she and former President Barack Obama.

Two prominent Republicans on Capitol Hill called out the president for his sick post about the murder of a beloved director.

Rob Reiner and his wife were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Calif., home on Dec. 14. Authorities are currently investigating.

James Woods got emotional over the death of Rob Reiner and called out the "infuriating" comments that followed.