Homages Flow for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
More than two weeks subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the couple.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, explained he finally felt able to express about his profound loss.
"Sufficient time has gone by that I can finally articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the production, remarking that he could not remember "one day without mirth".
"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes wrote.
He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, noting: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Fellow Artist
In a distinct piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing 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 understood the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld
Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to prevent the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A court order placed a embargo on the cases to prohibit the public release of "related notes, documents, files or images" connected to the active case.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a record citing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Aftermath and Reactions
In the wake of the killings, public figures shared different responses.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making provocative claims that were widely condemned by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the critics last week. Speaking on his show, Rogan described the remarks as "disturbing" and implied they demonstrated a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an adviser should have stepped in when the impulse to speak on the passing was made.
