Tributes Flow for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the pair.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: 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 finally felt able to express about his deep grief.
"Sufficient time has passed that I can now articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, saying that his first meeting with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced spending more time together I realized this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "any 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 direct it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I remember you." He finished with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator
In a separate piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese shared.
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 expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed
Recently, a Los Angeles court official agreed to bar the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, following a petition from the LAPD.
A court order put a restriction on the files to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" connected to the probe.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a official listing noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Response and Criticism
Following the tragedy, public individuals shared divergent reactions.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making controversial statements that were broadly criticized by several individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his voice to the those speaking out last week. Talking on his show, Rogan characterized the statements as "disappointing" and remarked they demonstrated a worrisome absence of compassion.
Rogan ended by remarking that an associate ought to have intervened when the impulse to weigh in on the death was made.