Tributes Pour In for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed.
More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the duo.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, explained he only now felt prepared to post publicly about his profound loss.
"Enough time has passed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "As we began sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor posted never-before-seen clips from the movie, adding that he could not remember "one day without laughter".
"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Principles that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to guide it," Elwes continued.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I recall you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade
In a different essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to 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 uproarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the protagonist.
"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he grasped the human predicament of his character," Scorsese added.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed
In a new development, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to block the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, at the request from the local authorities.
A court order placed a security hold on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the ongoing investigation.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a official listing listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Aftermath and Reactions
In the wake of the tragedy, public personalities shared different responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making controversial statements that were broadly criticized by many individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan characterized the statements as "disturbing" and remarked they demonstrated a concerning absence of compassion.
Rogan concluded by proposing that an associate ought to have stepped in when the choice to comment on the tragedy was made.
