Homages Continue for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
More than two weeks following the shocking loss of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the duo.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt ready to share openly about his personal sorrow.
"Adequate time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, saying that his first meeting with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started passing more hours together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "any day without laughter".
"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I remember you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade
In a different piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the protagonist.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Sealed
Recently, a Los Angeles court official agreed to prevent the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate put a restriction on the files to restrict the public release of "all case details, notes, reports or photos" associated with the active case.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a official listing listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Aftermath and Reactions
After the deaths, public individuals expressed different reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, providing controversial remarks that were widely condemned by numerous commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his voice to the those speaking out last week. Talking on his show, Rogan labeled the comments as "shocking" and remarked they showed a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan finished by proposing that an aide could have intervened when the impulse to weigh in on the tragedy was made.
