Eulogies Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the pair.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he just recently felt ready to share openly about his profound loss.
"Sufficient time has gone by that I can at last express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the film, remarking that he cannot recall "one day without laughter".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Principles that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes continued.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I remember you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Friend and Collaborator
In a different essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the protagonist.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese added.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles court official decided to block the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, following a petition from the local authorities.
A legal directive issued a embargo on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" pertaining to the ongoing investigation.
The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a public database listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Fallout and Commentary
Following the killings, public figures shared varying comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, providing controversial statements that were broadly criticized by numerous commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the critics last week. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan characterized the remarks as "disappointing" and remarked they demonstrated a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an aide could have acted when the choice to weigh in on the passing was made.