Eulogies Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Remain Under Wraps.
Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor 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 just recently felt prepared to post publicly about his personal sorrow.
"Adequate time has passed that I can at last express my sorrow into words," shared Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced passing more hours together I realized this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, commenting that he cannot recall "one day without joy".
"The movie is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes expressed.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He ended with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade
In a separate piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved being with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the main character.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld
In a new development, a Los Angeles judge decided to prevent the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the local authorities.
A judicial mandate put a restriction on the files to limit the public release of "all case details, documents, files or images" connected to the probe.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the result of homicide, with a official listing listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the deaths, public personalities shared different responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, offering divisive statements that were broadly criticized by numerous commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the detractors recently. Speaking on his program, Rogan characterized the comments as "shocking" and implied they revealed a troubling deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by proposing that an adviser ought to have intervened when the decision to weigh in on the passing was made.
