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Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones are still paying respects to the couple.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt prepared to express about his deep grief.

"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner made him fall in love. "As we began sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the production, commenting that he doesn't recollect "a single day without laughter".

"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to helm it," Elwes continued.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade

In a distinct essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"Immediately, I loved being with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese shared.

Scorsese highlighted Reiner's cameo appearance 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 his co-stars, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.

Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Withheld

In a new development, a Los Angeles court official agreed to prevent the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, following a petition from the local authorities.

A court order put a security hold on the cases to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" connected to the active case.

The coroner's office had already determined their deaths were the result of homicide, with a public database noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Response and Criticism

Following the killings, public personalities shared divergent reactions.

Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing provocative statements that were widely condemned by several commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the those speaking out recently. Speaking on his show, Rogan described the comments as "shocking" and suggested they demonstrated a worrisome lack of empathy.

Rogan concluded by suggesting that an associate should have intervened when the choice to speak on the passing was made.