Tributes Pour In for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Remain Under Wraps.
Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones are still paying respects to the pair.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt able to share openly about his deep grief.
"Enough time has passed that I can at last express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began spending more time together I understood this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the film, remarking that he cannot recall "one day without laughter".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob held dear. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to guide it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "To say that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He concluded with a quote 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 tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met 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 sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese highlighted 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 virtuoso at comedy, he worked seamlessly with his co-stars, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles judge ruled to prevent the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the LAPD.
A legal directive placed a embargo on the cases to restrict the public release of "related notes, documents, files or images" associated with the probe.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a record listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Response and Criticism
After the deaths, public personalities expressed varying comments.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making controversial claims that were widely condemned by several public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his voice to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his program, Rogan described the remarks as "shocking" and suggested they revealed a worrisome lack of empathy.
Rogan concluded by suggesting that an aide ought to have intervened when the decision to speak on the tragedy was made.
