by Jada GomezBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs the Managing Editor of Streaming at BuzzFeed, I cover all things entertainment, and especially love to nerd out on all things Disney. Jake Reiner, the eldest son of the beloved director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, has just shared a rare statement, reflecting on the deaths of his parents in an emotional essay on Substack. Paul Archuleta / Getty Images In the essay titled "Mom and Dad," Jake wrote about his experience on December 14, 2025, when both of his parents were found dead in their California home.