Homages Flow for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed.
Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the couple.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Sharing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt able to share openly about his deep grief.
"Enough time has passed that I can now express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, adding that his first meeting with Reiner made him fall in love. "When we commenced spending more time together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the production, adding that he could not remember "a single day without mirth".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Principles that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the best person to helm it," Elwes continued.
He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Friend and Collaborator
In a distinct essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the lead role.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld
In a new development, a Los Angeles judge decided to prevent the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the LAPD.
A legal directive issued a security hold on the cases to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the probe.
The Medical Examiner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a record listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Aftermath and Reactions
After the deaths, public personalities shared different comments.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making divisive claims that were broadly criticized by several commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the critics recently. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan characterized the comments as "disappointing" and suggested they showed a troubling lack of empathy.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an associate could have stepped in when the decision to weigh in on the passing was made.