Homages Flow for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Are Sealed.
Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the pair.
‘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*, mentioned he just recently felt able to share openly about his profound loss.
"Enough time has passed that I can finally articulate my loss into words," shared Elwes, saying that his first meeting with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started passing more hours together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor posted archival material from the movie, adding that he cannot recall "a single day without joy".
"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to helm it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator
In a distinct essay, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the main character.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Sealed
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official ruled to prevent the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the LAPD.
A legal directive placed a embargo on the cases to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" associated with the probe.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a public database listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the tragedy, public figures shared divergent responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering controversial remarks that were widely condemned by several public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the critics last week. Conversing on his show, Rogan labeled the remarks as "shocking" and suggested they showed a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan concluded by remarking that an associate should have intervened when the choice to comment on the tragedy was made.