Homages Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the duo.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Sharing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, explained he just recently felt prepared to express about his profound loss.
"Enough time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," shared Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started spending more time together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "a single day without mirth".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the ideal person to direct it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade
In a different essay, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's cameo appearance 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 beautifully with everyone, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld
Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, following a petition from the local authorities.
A court order put a embargo on the files to prohibit the public release of "all case details, documents, files or images" connected to the probe.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a record noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Fallout and Commentary
Following the killings, public individuals offered varying comments.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing provocative claims that were broadly criticized by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the detractors last week. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan labeled the comments as "disappointing" and suggested they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by remarking that an adviser should have stepped in when the choice to weigh in on the passing was made.
