Homages Flow for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the pair.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt prepared to share openly about his deep grief.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can finally express my sorrow into words," shared Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "As we began sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded archival material from the production, commenting that he cannot recall "any day without joy".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob cherished deeply. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to direct it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He concluded with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a distinct essay, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese shared.
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 grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese added.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted
Recently, a Los Angeles judge ruled to bar the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A court order put a security hold on the investigation to limit the public release of "related notes, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the probe.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a record listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Fallout and Commentary
Following the killings, public personalities shared different responses.
Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering controversial claims that were widely condemned by numerous individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the those speaking out recently. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan labeled the statements as "shocking" and suggested they revealed a concerning lack of empathy.
Rogan ended by proposing that an aide should have acted when the choice to speak on the passing was made.
