Homages Continue for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Over a fortnight after the tragic deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the duo.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he only now felt ready to express about his profound loss.
"Enough time has elapsed that I can now articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "a single day without joy".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes continued.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He finished with a line 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 piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the protagonist.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese added.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles judge ruled to block the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A judicial mandate put a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" pertaining to the active case.
The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a public database listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Response and Criticism
Following the killings, public figures expressed divergent responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, providing controversial remarks that were widely condemned by several public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the detractors recently. Conversing on his show, Rogan labeled the comments as "disappointing" and suggested they showed a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan ended by proposing that an aide ought to have acted when the choice to weigh in on the tragedy was made.
