Tributes Flow for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Are Sealed.
Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the pair.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt prepared to express about his deep grief.
"Adequate time has passed that I can now put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started spending more time together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the film, adding that he could not remember "a single day without mirth".
"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to helm it," Elwes continued.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a formidable pair would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade
In a separate essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the main character.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official agreed to prevent the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A court order issued a embargo on the cases to prohibit the public release of "all case details, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the active case.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a record citing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the tragedy, public individuals expressed different reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering divisive statements that were broadly criticized by numerous public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the detractors recently. Talking on his show, Rogan characterized the statements as "disappointing" and implied they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan ended by proposing that an adviser could have acted when the decision to speak on the tragedy was made.
