Homages Pour In for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Are Sealed.
Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the duo.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he only now felt ready to express about his personal sorrow.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor uploaded archival material from the movie, adding that he could not remember "any day without laughter".
"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to direct it," Elwes expressed.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I remember you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Fellow Artist
In a different piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to 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 take over the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the lead role.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with everyone, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles judge ruled to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the local authorities.
A judicial mandate put a restriction on the cases to restrict the public release of "related notes, documents, files or images" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the result of homicide, with a public database citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Response and Criticism
In the wake of the deaths, public individuals expressed varying responses.
Former President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making provocative remarks that were widely condemned by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the critics last week. Talking on his program, Rogan labeled the statements as "disappointing" and suggested they showed a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan finished by remarking that an aide ought to have intervened when the decision to speak on the death was made.
