Homages Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the pair.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, explained he just recently felt ready to express about his deep grief.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can finally put my grief into words," shared Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the movie, adding that he cannot recall "a single day without mirth".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Principles that Rob held dear. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes wrote.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Friend and Collaborator
In a separate piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's supporting role 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 virtuoso at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official agreed to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the local authorities.
A judicial mandate issued a embargo on the investigation to limit the public release of "related notes, documents, files or images" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a official listing listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Fallout and Commentary
After the tragedy, public individuals expressed divergent comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making provocative statements that were met with immediate backlash by many public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the critics last week. Talking on his program, Rogan described the remarks as "disappointing" and suggested they demonstrated a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan ended by suggesting that an adviser ought to have stepped in when the impulse to weigh in on the tragedy was made.
