Homages Pour In for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the couple.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt able to express about his personal sorrow.
"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," shared Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started passing more hours together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor shared behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, adding that he could not remember "any day without mirth".
"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob cherished deeply. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to guide it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a great team would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I think of you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator
In a distinct piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the main character.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Restricted
This week, a Los Angeles court official agreed to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the LAPD.
A legal directive placed a embargo on the files to limit the public release of "related notes, documents, files or images" associated with the active case.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a official listing noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
Following the tragedy, public personalities offered divergent comments.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making controversial claims that were broadly criticized by many public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his perspective to the detractors last week. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan described the remarks as "disappointing" and implied they revealed a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by remarking that an associate could have stepped in when the impulse to comment on the tragedy was made.
