Eulogies Flow for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Are Sealed.
Over a fortnight after the tragic deaths of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the pair.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, stated he only now felt prepared to post publicly about his personal sorrow.
"Sufficient time has elapsed that I can now articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started sharing more moments together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the movie, adding that he could not remember "a single day without joy".
"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes continued.
He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a separate tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's supporting role 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 wonderfully with the cast, and he understood the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese added.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles court official ruled to bar the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, at the request from the local authorities.
A court order placed a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, documents, files or images" associated with the ongoing investigation.
The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the result of homicide, with a official listing listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the killings, public individuals offered varying responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering controversial claims that were widely condemned by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his perspective to the those speaking out recently. Speaking on his program, Rogan labeled the remarks as "disturbing" and suggested they demonstrated a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan finished by proposing that an adviser could have acted when the decision to speak on the tragedy was made.
