Homages Continue for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the pair.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, explained he only now felt prepared to express about his profound loss.
"Enough time has gone by that I can finally express my sorrow into words," shared Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the production, adding that he cannot recall "a single day without joy".
"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Principles that Rob held dear. This is one of the many reasons he was the ideal person to helm it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He concluded with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator
In a separate essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the lead role.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed
This week, a Los Angeles superior court judge ruled to prevent the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate put a embargo on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the result of murder, with a public database listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Fallout and Commentary
After the deaths, public personalities shared varying responses.
Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, providing provocative remarks that were met with immediate backlash by several commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the detractors recently. Talking on his show, Rogan described the remarks as "shocking" and remarked they showed a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan ended by remarking that an associate ought to have acted when the impulse to speak on the tragedy was made.