Tributes Pour In for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the duo.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he finally felt able to post publicly about his profound loss.
"Enough time has passed that I can now put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "As we began sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "a single day without mirth".
"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob cherished deeply. Which is among the many reasons he was the best person to direct it," Elwes continued.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a great team would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He finished with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a distinct tribute, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the lead role.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with everyone, and he grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld
This week, a Los Angeles court official agreed to prevent the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate placed a security hold on the cases to limit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" connected to the active case.
The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a public database citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Aftermath and Reactions
After the tragedy, public personalities shared different responses.
Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making divisive claims that were met with immediate backlash by several public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the detractors last week. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan characterized the statements as "shocking" and suggested they demonstrated a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan ended by remarking that an adviser should have acted when the impulse to comment on the death was made.
