Homages Flow for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones continue to honor the couple.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt prepared to express about his profound loss.
"Sufficient time has gone by that I can now put my grief into words," shared Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the production, adding that he cannot recall "one day without laughter".
"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes continued.
He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a great team would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Friend and Collaborator
In a different tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the protagonist.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld
Recently, a Los Angeles court official decided to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the local authorities.
A judicial mandate placed a restriction on the investigation to prohibit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" associated with the probe.
The relevant authority had already determined their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a public database listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the deaths, public individuals expressed divergent comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making controversial statements that were broadly criticized by numerous individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the detractors recently. Speaking on his show, Rogan described the statements as "shocking" and implied they showed a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan ended by suggesting that an associate should have acted when the impulse to speak on the passing was made.
