10 Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths (2 of 6)

Rob Reiner

Although 78 years-old, there was every reason to believe Rob Reiner had at least another decade or two left in him. After all, he was still very active in the industry, and his father, the legendary TV director Carl Reiner, had lived to 98. So it came as a great shock when it was reported that he and his wife Michelle were found murdered in their home on December 14th, 2025. They had been stabbed to death by their son Nick, who has a history of mental and substance abuse issues.

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry’s portrayal of Chandler Bing on the smash hit sitcom Friends is regarded as one of the greatest comedic performances in TV history. But the actor could never quite overcome his demons. In interviews, he had mentioned becoming an alcoholic at 14, and in 1997 had become addicted to Vicodin while recovering from a jet ski accident. Near the end of his life, he claimed to have spent around $9 million to support his drug addiction. On October 23rd, 2023 he was found dead in his hot tub at the age of 54, an accidental drowning caused by lethal amounts of ketamine in his system. Five individuals were charged with helping him procure the ketamine illegally, and all ended up pleading guilty.