Homages Flow for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the duo.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Sharing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt ready to post publicly about his profound loss.
"Enough time has elapsed that I can now put my grief into words," posted Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started spending more time together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "one day without laughter".
"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to guide it," Elwes expressed.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade
In a different tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"From the start, 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 take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's acting part 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 seamlessly with the cast, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Withheld
Recently, a Los Angeles court official decided to prevent the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, following a petition from the local authorities.
A judicial mandate issued a restriction on the investigation to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the ongoing investigation.
The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the result of homicide, with a public database noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the tragedy, public figures expressed different reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering controversial statements that were met with immediate backlash by several commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the those speaking out recently. Speaking on his program, Rogan characterized the comments as "shocking" and suggested they demonstrated a troubling absence of compassion.
Rogan ended by remarking that an adviser could have acted when the choice to weigh in on the death was made.
