Eulogies Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Are Sealed.
Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the duo.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he only now felt able to express about his profound loss.
"Adequate time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words," posted Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "As we began spending more time together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the film, adding that he cannot recall "one day without laughter".
"The film is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to guide it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade
In a separate essay, revered director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the main character.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official agreed to prevent the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, following a petition from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate issued a security hold on the files to prohibit 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 public database noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Response and Criticism
In the wake of the killings, public personalities offered different responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making divisive claims that were met with immediate backlash by many public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his show, Rogan characterized the statements as "disappointing" and suggested they revealed a concerning deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by suggesting that an aide should have stepped in when the impulse to speak on the death was made.
