Rob Reiner And Wife Michele Billy Crystal, Larry David Pop Up at Double Murder Scene

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Billy Crystal and Larry David showed up Sunday night at the house of their longtime friend Rob Reiner, who was stabbed to death with his wife Michele, allegedly by a family member.

FOX News obtained video of Billy arriving at the Brentwood home of Rob and Michele after the couple's throats were slit by a family member, possibly after a heated argument, according to sources with direct knowledge of the case. PEOPLE reported their son, Nick, is being questioned by police. LAPD's elite Robbery Homicide Division is investigating the double homicide.

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One neighbor told ABC7 that Billy looked as if he was about to cry.

'Monty Python' Star Eric Idle Spoke With Rob Reiner Hours Before Death

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Rob Reiner spent some of his final hours in conversation with actor and comedian Eric Idle ... speaking with him for more than an hour before Reiner and his wife, Michele, were tragically killed at their Los Angeles home.

The "Monty Python" star took to X on Sunday night ... writing, "Rob Reiner was a lovely man. I spoke to him last night for over an hour. I always enjoyed his company. I met him at his Dad's in 1975. He was telling me about filming at Stonehenge and his thoughts for the future."

He went on to say ... "This is so awful. I shall miss him. A clever, talented, and very thoughtful man. So awful."

Reiner and Idle were friends for 50 years.

Rob Reiner & Wife Michele Found Dead at L.A. Home ... Wounds Consistent With A Knife

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Rob Reiner -- the legendary director -- and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have died ... TMZ has learned.

As we told you ... two dead bodies were found in Rob and Michele's Brentwood home Sunday afternoon -- and law enforcement sources tell us it is the Reiners.

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Our sources say the two suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. The LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division is still investigating.

Dispatch audio captures a firefighter calling for backup to the Brentwood mansion around 3:30 PM ... though it doesn't provide any further information about the circumstances in the abode.

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Brown University Shooting Police Release Person Of Interest ... Cite Insufficient Evidence

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8:40 PM PT -- In a major twist ... Authorities are releasing the person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting because they had "some degree of evidence" against him, but the "evidence now points in a different direction," according to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.

The person of interest taken into custody in connection to the Brown University shooting is reportedly a 24-year-old with U.S. Army training.

CNN -- citing multiple law enforcement sources -- has identified the person of interest as Benjamin Erickson ... a man from Wisconsin who served in the army from 2021 to 2024, according to his LinkedIn profile, which has been taken down.

Erickson reportedly passed sniper training, worked in firearms instruction and ultimately left the military after having attained the rank of Specialist.

Rob Reiner Two People Found Dead at L.A. Home

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7:25 PM PT -- We've now confirmed the two people found deceased are in fact Rob and his wife Michele. Click here to read more.

Two people were found dead at a home in West L.A. owned by Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Sunday ... TMZ has confirmed.

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The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to the home around 3:30 PM PT for medical aid ... and, authorities found a man, approximately 78, and a woman, approximately 68.

We've confirmed the house does in fact belong to the "This Is Spinal Tap" director ... though we do not know the identities of the deceased at this time.

Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Singer Selena's Father Dead at 86

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Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., the father of the late Tejano music icon Selena, has died.

His son, A.B. Quintanilla III, shared the shocking news on Instagram Saturday morning, sharing a photo of his dad and writing ... "It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today."

The cause of death was not immediately shared. The Nueces County Medical Examiner tells TMZ ... they got notification of his death this morning and did not accept jurisdiction, meaning there is no investigation into his death because there is no suspicion of trauma, foul play or something that would raise an alarm about his passing. The body has been released to a funeral home, we're told.

Peter Greene 'Pulp Fiction' Star Dead at 60

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Peter Greene, an actor best known for playing villains in flicks such as "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask," has died.

Greene was found dead Friday in his Manhattan apartment, his manager Gregg Edwards confirms to TMZ. He tells us his body was discovered after a neighbor heard music playing all night and knocked on the door. When there was no answer, they contacted police. Authorities arrived for a wellness check and found him deceased.

Social Media Star Brie Bird Dead at 9 Years Old Following Stage 4 Cancer Battle

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Child content creator Brielle "Brie" Bird has died following a 5-year bout with stage-4 cancer.

Her family announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram Friday night with a touching tribute to their 9-year-old. They penned ... "You are the miracle! Your purpose on earth was fulfilled, and it was the most sacred privilege to escort you home. You brought people to Christ, you showed the world that God is good, and your light shined to all corners of the earth."

Speaking to Brie further, her loving family said they will look for her in dragonflies and asked her to visit often, adding ... "We will never stop sharing your story."

Brie was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in 2020 and documented her journey with her family ever since. When they first revealed her illness, Brie's mother, Kendra, said doctors found an 8-centimeter tumor in her abdomen ... and that the cancer had spread to her back.

Model Mary Magdalene Cryptic Post Before Death ... Saying Her Goodbyes?!?

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Mary Magdalene -- the Canadian-Mexican Instagram model and plastic surgery enthusiast who got 38J breast implants -- shared a cryptic message on social media before she was found dead in Thailand.

Check out this post from one of Mary's Instagram pages ... her final post features the final scene from the movie "The Truman Show" where Jim Carrey's character famously says, "In case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good morning and good night."

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Mary posted it on her IG page dedicated to her artwork, and the post also features what appears to be a throwback photo from her childhood.

Model Mary Magdalene Found Dead Years After Accident Left Her With 'Uni-Boob'

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Mary Magdalene -- the Canadian-Mexican Instagram model who got 38J breast implants -- has reportedly died.

According to Daily Mail, Mary -- whose real name was Denise Jarvis -- was in Thailand when she fell from the ninth floor of a high-rise apartment.

Friend Eden "the Doll" Estrada also posted about Mary's untimely passing.

Mary made headlines when one of her 11-pound breast implants exploded, leaving her with what some followers referred to as a "uni-boob."

'90 Day Fiancé' Chuck Potthast's Son 911 Call ... 'He's Bleeding Everywhere'

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Chuck Potthast's son apparently found his body ... and he told the 911 operator his dad was bleeding heavily -- and didn't look alive.

We've obtained the audio of the 911 call ... which begins with a man identifying himself as Chuck's son -- and telling the 911 operator his father's lying in the bathtub and bleeding from the chest.

Potthast's son says he doesn't know what happened to his father ... and, when the operator asks him if he's awake, he responds by saying he doesn't think Chuck even looks alive.

Joe Exotic's Associate Laundry List Of Fatal Injuries Released

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12/12 2:55 AM PT -- TMZ has obtained the long list of injuries Ryan Easley suffered from the tiger attack ... and the injuries are nothing less than horrific. Here they are ...

  1. Two lacerations with deep punctures on the left side of the neck.
  2. Two lacerations extending from the left to the right side of the neck with separate deep punctures.
  3. About ten more deep punctures and multiple other lacerations around the neck area.
  4. Cluster of deep red-purple contusions on the scalp.
  5. Extensive hemorrhaging within the soft tissue and muscles of the neck.
  6. Multiple crush and puncture injuries to the neck's cervical vertebra and spinal cord.
  7. Multiple lacerations on the upper abdomen.
  8. Two superficial lacerations on the left side of the upper back.
  9. Five lacerations on the right side of the upper back.
  10. Approximately 47 lacerations and punctures on the mid and lower back with contusions.
  11. Four more lacerations in the mid back and one additional on the upper abdomen.
  12. Laceration on the upper right arm.
  13. Two lacerations on the upper left arm.
  14. Abrasion on the lower right leg.
  15. Round red mark on the lower right leg.

And there's more ... but you get the picture.

An associate of "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic was attacked by a tiger during a show in Oklahoma earlier this year ... and now TMZ has learned the official cause of death.

According to the Tulsa Medical Examiner, Ryan Easley died from blunt force, sharp force, and crushing injuries ... due to tiger mauling.

As we reported ... Ryan was handling a tiger during a show at the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Hugo, OK, on September 20. We were told a tiger suddenly grabbed Ryan around his neck and shoulder area, and sank its teeth into him before violently shaking him.

Scott Weiland Son Posts Alarming Message Online ... References Dad's Troubled Life

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Scott Weiland's son is posting some worrying messages to Instagram ... claiming he'd rather be dead than live his life as his father did.

Noah Weiland posted to his Instagram story Thursday afternoon ... sharing a text post written on a blurry gray background which begins, "I'd rather be DEAD" -- a pretty drastic statement, though he tries to qualify it by explaining he'd rather be dead than live as his dad did.

He goes on, "Regardless of all this, it's been a long journey. Can't wait to see him again & thank you for all your support along the way. Won't ever forget this."

CAMRYN MAGNESS ONE DIRECTION TOUR OPENER DEAD AT 26 ...After Electric Scooter Collision

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Camryn Magness -- a musician who once opened for One Direction and Fifth Harmony -- has died.

The heartbreaking news was announced on her social media pages Tuesday alongside a clip of her scuba diving while blowing a kiss to the camera. Her mother, Sarah, tells TMZ she died after being hit while riding an electric scooter in Miami, Florida.

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The Miami Beach Police Department tells TMZ ... they received a call last Friday at approximately 7:52 PM about a collision involving an electric mobility scooter and a pedestrian. The scooter was being operated by a male and had a female passenger -- Camryn -- at the time of the incident. Police say all individuals involved sustained significant injuries and were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center by Miami Beach Fire Rescue, where Camryn succumbed to her injuries.

'Fairly OddParents' Star Jim Ward Dead at 66

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Jim Ward -- the beloved actor who lent his voice to many popular cartoon characters and video games -- has died, TMZ has confirmed.

Jim's wife, Janice, tells TMZ ... Jim passed away Wednesday at 10:45 AM due to complications from advanced Alzheimer's.

We're told he was being treated in Los Angeles at Silverado Beverly Place Memory Care at the time of his passing.

Fans will remember Jim for voicing characters like Doug Dimmadome and Chet Ubetcha on "The Fairly OddParents."

'My 600-lb Life's Pauline Potter Dead at 62

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Pauline Potter -- who starred in Season 3 of "My 600-lb Life" -- has died.

Pauline's son Dillon confirmed his mom's passing in a moving YouTube video, saying she died Thanksgiving Day.

Her death comes just months after she and Dillon were involved in a car accident, which totaled their vehicle. According to Dillon, the incident occurred in January and left his mom with broken ribs and other injuries ... she was still suffering those injuries during her last moments.