Homages Pour In for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Over a fortnight after the tragic deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the duo.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, explained he finally felt able to share openly about his personal sorrow.
"Sufficient time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced spending more time together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the movie, adding that he doesn't recollect "any day without joy".
"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Principles that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes expressed.
He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a great team would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Fellow Artist
In a separate tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved being with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's acting part 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 his co-stars, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld
Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge ruled to bar the publication of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate put a security hold on the cases to prohibit the public release of "all case details, notes, reports or photos" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the result of homicide, with a official listing noting the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the tragedy, public individuals expressed varying responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, providing provocative claims that were broadly criticized by many individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan characterized the statements as "disturbing" and remarked they demonstrated a worrisome lack of empathy.
Rogan concluded by suggesting that an adviser ought to have acted when the choice to weigh in on the tragedy was made.