Tributes Pour In for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the duo.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director
Sharing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt ready to share openly about his profound loss.
"Adequate time has passed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," shared Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the production, adding that he cannot recall "a single day without joy".
"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Principles that Rob cherished deeply. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes continued.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, noting: "To say that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He concluded with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."
Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Fellow Artist
In a different essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"Right away, I loved being 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 take over the room," Scorsese shared.
Scorsese pointed out Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the main character.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Withheld
Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to block the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate placed a security hold on the files to limit the public release of "related notes, notes, reports or photos" connected to the active case.
The Medical Examiner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a public database noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Response and Criticism
In the wake of the tragedy, public personalities shared different responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, providing provocative claims that were met with immediate backlash by numerous commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his show, Rogan labeled the comments as "disappointing" and suggested they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan concluded by remarking that an aide ought to have acted when the decision to speak on the death was made.