Homages Continue for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
More than two weeks subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the pair.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, explained he only now felt able to post publicly about his deep grief.
"Adequate time has passed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," shared Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor posted never-before-seen clips from the production, commenting that he could not remember "one day without laughter".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values 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 formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He concluded with a line 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, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's supporting role 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 virtuoso at comedy, he worked seamlessly with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official ruled to prevent the disclosure of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A court order placed a restriction on the cases to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a record citing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Response and Criticism
After the killings, public individuals shared different responses.
Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, providing controversial remarks that were widely condemned by several individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the detractors recently. Speaking on his program, Rogan described the statements as "disappointing" and remarked they showed a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan concluded by remarking that an adviser should have intervened when the choice to weigh in on the passing was made.