Homages Flow for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Are Sealed.
Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the duo.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, explained he just recently felt prepared to express about his deep grief.
"Enough time has passed that I can now express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started spending more time together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor posted never-before-seen clips from the movie, remarking that he could not remember "any day without joy".
"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to direct it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He finished with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist
In a separate essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the protagonist.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with everyone, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese added.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld
This week, a Los Angeles judge ruled to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate issued a restriction on the cases to limit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the ongoing investigation.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the result of homicide, with a public database listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Response and Criticism
In the wake of the deaths, public figures expressed varying responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing provocative remarks that were widely condemned by numerous individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the critics last week. Talking on his podcast, Rogan described the remarks as "shocking" and suggested they demonstrated a troubling deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an adviser should have acted when the impulse to weigh in on the death was made.
