Homages Flow for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community persist in remembering the pair.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt ready to post publicly about his deep grief.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can at last put my grief into words," shared Elwes, saying that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced passing more hours together I realized this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor posted archival material from the movie, adding that he doesn't recollect "any day without laughter".
"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes wrote.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, noting: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Fellow Artist
In a separate tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved being with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the protagonist.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Withheld
This week, a Los Angeles judge decided to prevent the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the local authorities.
A legal directive put a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "all case details, notes, reports or photos" connected to the active case.
The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a official listing noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Aftermath and Reactions
After the deaths, public individuals expressed divergent comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making provocative claims that were widely condemned by numerous public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his voice to the detractors recently. Speaking on his program, Rogan characterized the statements as "disappointing" and implied they revealed a troubling absence of compassion.
Rogan ended by remarking that an associate should have stepped in when the impulse to weigh in on the death was made.
