Tributes Continue for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the couple.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: 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 only now felt ready to share openly about his personal sorrow.
"Sufficient time has gone by that I can at last put my grief into words," posted Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started spending more time together I understood this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded archival material from the film, adding that he cannot recall "one day without laughter".
"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob held dear. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a distinct tribute, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a instant connection 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 wrote.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the lead role.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked seamlessly with the cast, and he understood the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Restricted
In a new development, a Los Angeles judge agreed to bar the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the LAPD.
A legal directive put a restriction on the files to limit the public release of "all case details, documents, files or images" associated with the active case.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a record citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the killings, public individuals shared varying reactions.
Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making controversial remarks that were broadly criticized by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the detractors recently. Talking on his program, Rogan characterized the comments as "disturbing" and suggested they revealed a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan ended by proposing that an adviser ought to have acted when the choice to speak on the passing was made.