Eulogies Pour In for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the couple.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Sharing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt able to express about his profound loss.
"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the movie, adding that he doesn't recollect "any day without mirth".
"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob held dear. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes expressed.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, noting: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist
In a distinct tribute, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the lead role.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he understood the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld
This week, a Los Angeles court official agreed to prevent the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate issued a restriction on the cases to limit the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the active case.
The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a public database noting the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Aftermath and Reactions
After the tragedy, public individuals offered varying comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, offering divisive claims that were met with immediate backlash by several individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the critics last week. Speaking on his show, Rogan characterized the remarks as "disappointing" and implied they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan concluded by remarking that an adviser could have intervened when the choice to comment on the passing was made.
