Homages Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the duo.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, explained he only now felt able to express about his profound loss.
"Sufficient time has passed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor shared behind-the-scenes footage from the production, remarking that he doesn't recollect "any day without joy".
"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob cherished deeply. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes continued.
He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a distinct piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the main character.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese added.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed
In a new development, a Los Angeles superior court judge agreed to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, after an appeal from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate placed a embargo on the files to restrict the public release of "all case details, documents, files or images" pertaining to the active case.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the result of murder, with a official listing noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
After the deaths, public individuals expressed varying comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making provocative statements that were met with immediate backlash by several public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his voice to the critics last week. Talking on his program, Rogan described the comments as "shocking" and suggested they showed a worrisome absence of compassion.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an associate ought to have stepped in when the decision to speak on the tragedy was made.
