Eulogies Continue for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed.
Over a fortnight after the tragic deaths of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the couple.
Quoting a Classic: 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 finally felt ready to post publicly about his deep grief.
"Enough time has elapsed that I can now articulate my loss into words," shared Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began spending more time together I realized this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the movie, remarking that he doesn't recollect "a single day without mirth".
"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He concluded with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist
In a different essay, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the main character.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with everyone, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Sealed
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official ruled to block the publication of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, following a petition from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A court order placed a restriction on the files to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" connected to the active case.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a official listing noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Response and Criticism
After the killings, public personalities expressed divergent responses.
Former President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making provocative remarks that were widely condemned by many individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his program, Rogan described the remarks as "shocking" and implied they showed a troubling absence of compassion.
Rogan concluded by remarking that an associate ought to have stepped in when the impulse to comment on the death was made.
