Eulogies Flow for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Are Sealed.
Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the pair.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt able to post publicly about his profound loss.
"Enough time has passed that I can at last put my grief into words," posted Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the film, adding that he cannot recall "any day without mirth".
"The film is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob cherished deeply. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "To say that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade
In a distinct essay, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved being with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the main character.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with everyone, and he understood the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles judge ruled to block the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, at the request from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate placed a security hold on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the active case.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the result of homicide, with a public database citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Fallout and Commentary
Following the killings, public individuals offered varying comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering divisive statements that were broadly criticized by numerous commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the those speaking out recently. Conversing on his program, Rogan described the statements as "disturbing" and implied they revealed a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan concluded by remarking that an aide ought to have intervened when the impulse to speak on the tragedy was made.
