Eulogies Continue for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed.
Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the couple.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, explained he only now felt able to express about his profound loss.
"Enough time has passed that I can now articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced passing more hours together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the production, commenting that he cannot recall "a single day without mirth".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Principles that Rob held dear. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to guide it," Elwes wrote.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator
In a distinct tribute, 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 instant connection 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 shared.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the lead role.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese added.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Withheld
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official agreed to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, after an appeal from the local authorities.
A judicial mandate put a restriction on the cases to limit the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the outcome of murder, with a official listing noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the deaths, public individuals offered different reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making controversial statements that were widely condemned by numerous public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the critics recently. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan described the comments as "disturbing" and remarked they showed a troubling deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by proposing that an associate could have stepped in when the decision to speak on the tragedy was made.
