Homages Flow for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
Well beyond 14 days subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones continue to honor the pair.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, explained he finally felt able to express about his deep grief.
"Adequate time has gone by that I can now put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started spending more time together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the film, commenting that he could not remember "a single day without laughter".
"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I recall 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 Colleague and Comrade
In a different piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved being 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 pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the lead role.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese added.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge agreed to block the publication of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A legal directive put a embargo on the files to prohibit the public release of "related notes, documents, files or images" connected to the ongoing investigation.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the outcome of murder, with a public database noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the killings, public figures offered varying responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing divisive remarks that were broadly criticized by numerous commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the those speaking out recently. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan characterized the remarks as "disturbing" and implied they showed a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan concluded by suggesting that an adviser ought to have intervened when the decision to weigh in on the passing was made.
