Eulogies Continue for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the duo.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, explained he just recently felt prepared to share openly about his personal sorrow.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can now put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started spending more time together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the production, remarking that he could not remember "any day without joy".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob valued immensely. That is part 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 incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He finished with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade
In a distinct piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the main character.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed
This week, a Los Angeles judge decided to block the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the local authorities.
A court order placed a security hold on the investigation to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a record citing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Aftermath and Reactions
In the wake of the deaths, public individuals offered different responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering divisive claims that were broadly criticized by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the detractors last week. Speaking on his show, Rogan characterized the statements as "shocking" and suggested they demonstrated a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan concluded by remarking that an associate should have stepped in when the impulse to weigh in on the tragedy was made.
