Tributes Continue for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
More than two weeks following the shocking loss of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the couple.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Sharing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he just recently felt able to share openly about his personal sorrow.
"Sufficient time has elapsed that I can finally put my grief into words," posted Elwes, saying that his first meeting with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the film, remarking that he could not remember "a single day without laughter".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "To say that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist
In a distinct tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the main character.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Sealed
Recently, a Los Angeles judge decided to block the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the local authorities.
A judicial mandate placed a restriction on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" connected to the probe.
The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the result of homicide, with a official listing citing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Fallout and Commentary
After the killings, public personalities shared varying comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making controversial claims that were met with immediate backlash by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the detractors last week. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan labeled the remarks as "disturbing" and suggested they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan concluded by proposing that an associate should have acted when the choice to comment on the tragedy was made.