Eulogies Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed.
Over a fortnight after the tragic deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the pair.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he finally felt prepared to post publicly about his deep grief.
"Sufficient time has gone by that I can at last express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started spending more time together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the film, remarking that he could not remember "a single day without mirth".
"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Principles that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to helm it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Asserting that they were a great team would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a distinct piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese highlighted 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 expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with everyone, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official decided to block the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, at the request from the local authorities.
A court order placed a restriction on the investigation to restrict the public release of "all case details, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the probe.
The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a official listing listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Aftermath and Reactions
In the wake of the deaths, public figures expressed different reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making provocative remarks that were widely condemned by several individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the those speaking out recently. Conversing on his program, Rogan characterized the remarks as "disturbing" and suggested they showed a troubling lack of empathy.
Rogan concluded by suggesting that an associate should have intervened when the decision to speak on the death was made.
