Eulogies Continue for Rob and Michele Reiner as Medical Examiner's Findings Remain Under Wraps.
More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community persist in remembering the duo.
Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director
Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt able to post publicly about his personal sorrow.
"Adequate time has elapsed that I can now express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started spending more time together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."
The actor shared archival material from the film, adding that he could not remember "one day without laughter".
"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values that Rob held dear. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to guide it," Elwes wrote.
He went on to praise Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a great team would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist
In a different essay, revered director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese wrote.
Scorsese highlighted Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the main character.
"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.
Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed
In a new development, a Los Angeles judge agreed to block the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the LAPD.
A judicial mandate placed a embargo on the cases to restrict the public release of "all case details, notes, reports or photos" connected to the active case.
The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a record noting the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".
Response and Criticism
Following the tragedy, public figures offered varying responses.
Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making provocative remarks that were met with immediate backlash by numerous commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the critics last week. Talking on his show, Rogan described the comments as "shocking" and implied they revealed a worrisome lack of empathy.
Rogan concluded by proposing that an aide could have intervened when the choice to speak on the tragedy was made.
