Tributes Pour In for the Reiners as Autopsy Reports Face a Security Hold.
Well beyond 14 days subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the couple.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he finally felt prepared to express about his personal sorrow.
"Sufficient time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words," posted Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started sharing more moments together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."
The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, remarking that he cannot recall "any day without mirth".
"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He finished with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade
In a separate essay, revered 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 innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the protagonist.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked seamlessly with the cast, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted
This week, a Los Angeles superior court judge ruled to block the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the Los Angeles Police Department.
A court order put a embargo on the investigation to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" pertaining to the active case.
The Medical Examiner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of murder, with a record citing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".
Response and Criticism
After the tragedy, public individuals expressed divergent responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering controversial remarks that were widely condemned by many individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the detractors last week. Speaking on his show, Rogan characterized the comments as "disappointing" and implied they showed a worrisome lack of empathy.
Rogan finished by remarking that an aide ought to have acted when the impulse to weigh in on the tragedy was made.
