Eulogies Pour In for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Face a Security Hold.
More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the pair.
A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director
Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he just recently felt prepared to post publicly about his profound loss.
"Enough time has elapsed that I can finally express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced spending more time together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."
The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the production, adding that he doesn't recollect "a single day without mirth".
"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes wrote.
He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."
Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade
In a different tribute, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.
"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese said.
Scorsese mentioned Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the protagonist.
"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked seamlessly with his co-stars, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese added.
Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Sealed
In a new development, a Los Angeles court official ruled to prevent the disclosure of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the local authorities.
A legal directive put a security hold on the files to limit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the probe.
The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a official listing listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the tragedy, public individuals shared different reactions.
Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, providing divisive remarks that were widely condemned by many commentators.
Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the critics recently. Talking on his show, Rogan characterized the statements as "shocking" and implied they revealed a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.
Rogan finished by proposing that an adviser should have stepped in when the impulse to weigh in on the death was made.
