Tributes Flow for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Remain Under Wraps.
More than two weeks following the shocking loss of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the couple.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he just recently felt able to post publicly about his profound loss.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can finally articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the production, commenting that he cannot recall "one day without mirth".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to helm it," Elwes wrote.
He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He finished with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade
In a separate tribute, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the protagonist.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Sealed
Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge ruled to block the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the LAPD.
A legal directive issued 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 previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of murder, with a official listing listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
Following the tragedy, public figures expressed divergent reactions.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making controversial claims that were met with immediate backlash by numerous public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the those speaking out recently. Talking on his show, Rogan characterized the remarks as "disturbing" and suggested they demonstrated a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan finished by proposing that an adviser ought to have acted when the choice to weigh in on the death was made.
