Homages Pour In for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Over a fortnight after the tragic deaths of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the couple.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Writing 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 post publicly about his deep grief.
"Enough time has passed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started sharing more moments together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the movie, adding that he cannot recall "one day without mirth".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I remember 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 separate piece, revered director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the lead role.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with everyone, and he understood the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Sealed
Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge agreed to bar the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the LAPD.
A legal directive placed a embargo on the files to prohibit the public release of "all case details, notes, reports or photos" connected to the probe.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a official listing listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Aftermath and Reactions
After the killings, public figures shared divergent comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making controversial claims that were widely condemned by several commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the detractors last week. Talking on his program, Rogan described the remarks as "shocking" and suggested they revealed a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an aide ought to have acted when the impulse to weigh in on the death was made.
