Eulogies Continue for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
More than two weeks following the shocking loss of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the pair.
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*, explained he only now felt prepared to express about his profound loss.
"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared behind-the-scenes footage from the film, remarking that he doesn't recollect "a single day without joy".
"The film is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a separate tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"Right away, 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 dominate the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the protagonist.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked wonderfully with everyone, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld
Recently, a Los Angeles court official decided to prevent the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.
A court order placed a embargo on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The Medical Examiner's office had already determined their deaths were the result of foul play, with a record noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the tragedy, public figures shared different reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making provocative statements that were broadly criticized by many individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the critics recently. Conversing on his program, Rogan described the remarks as "disappointing" and suggested they showed a troubling absence of compassion.
Rogan ended by suggesting that an adviser ought to have intervened when the choice to comment on the tragedy was made.
