Eulogies Pour In for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the duo.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, explained he finally felt able to post publicly about his profound loss.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can finally put my grief into words," shared Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began passing more hours together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, adding that he cannot recall "any day without joy".
"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to direct it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Fellow Artist
In a distinct piece, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance 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 master at comedy, he worked seamlessly with everyone, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Sealed
Recently, a Los Angeles court official ruled to bar the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, following a petition from the LAPD.
A court order put a security hold on the files to limit the public release of "related notes, notes, reports or photos" associated with the probe.
The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a official listing listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Response and Criticism
In the wake of the deaths, public individuals shared varying reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering provocative claims that were broadly criticized by numerous public figures.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Talking on his program, Rogan characterized the statements as "disappointing" and implied they showed a troubling deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by proposing that an aide ought to have acted when the choice to speak on the passing was made.
