Tributes Flow for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed.
More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the pair.
‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt ready to express about his personal sorrow.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can at last express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began spending more time together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the production, remarking that he could not remember "a single day without mirth".
"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the best person to helm it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He ended 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 essay, revered 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 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 wrote.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's acting part 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 seamlessly with everyone, and he understood the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.
Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Sealed
This week, a Los Angeles judge decided to bar the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, at the request 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, documents, files or images" connected to the active case.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a public database listing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Fallout and Commentary
In the wake of the tragedy, public figures expressed divergent comments.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering divisive statements that were widely condemned by numerous individuals.
Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his voice to the detractors recently. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan characterized the remarks as "disappointing" and remarked they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan concluded by proposing that an aide ought to have acted when the decision to speak on the tragedy was made.
