Tributes Flow for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the duo.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt able to post publicly about his deep grief.
"Sufficient time has passed that I can at last put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "As we began passing more hours together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor posted archival material from the film, commenting that he could not remember "one day without joy".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes wrote.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist
In a different essay, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the lead role.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld
This week, a Los Angeles court official ruled to bar the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate issued a security hold on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, notes, reports or photos" connected to the probe.
The relevant authority had already determined their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a record noting the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Aftermath and Reactions
After the tragedy, public individuals shared divergent reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering provocative remarks that were widely condemned by several individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his voice to the detractors recently. Speaking on his program, Rogan characterized the comments as "disturbing" and suggested they showed a troubling deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan concluded by proposing that an associate ought to have intervened when the impulse to weigh in on the passing was made.
