Eulogies Pour In for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed.
More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones are still paying respects to the couple.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt prepared to share openly about his profound loss.
"Sufficient time has elapsed that I can at last express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, adding that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced spending more time together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, adding that he could not remember "any day without joy".
"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values that Rob cherished deeply. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to guide it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Asserting that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He finished with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator
In a different piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of 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 sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the main character.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Withheld
In a new development, a Los Angeles judge decided to bar the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the LAPD.
A legal directive put a security hold on the investigation to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the result of foul play, with a public database noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the tragedy, public personalities expressed varying responses.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing controversial claims that were met with immediate backlash by numerous individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the detractors recently. Conversing on his show, Rogan described the remarks as "disappointing" and implied they revealed a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an associate ought to have stepped in when the impulse to speak on the tragedy was made.
