🔗 Share this article

Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the pair.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, explained he just recently felt prepared to share openly about his deep grief.

"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced passing more hours together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "any day without joy".

"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob held dear. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes continued.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "To say that they were a formidable pair would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist

In a distinct piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"Right away, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese wrote.

Scorsese pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the main character.

"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with everyone, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Sealed

Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to bar the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A judicial mandate placed a security hold on the investigation to prohibit the public release of "all case details, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the active case.

The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a record listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Fallout and Commentary

In the wake of the deaths, public individuals expressed varying comments.

Former President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making divisive claims that were broadly criticized by several individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his voice to the detractors last week. Speaking on his program, Rogan labeled the remarks as "disappointing" and implied they revealed a troubling absence of compassion.

Rogan ended by proposing that an associate ought to have stepped in when the choice to speak on the tragedy was made.