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Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the couple.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt ready to share openly about his profound loss.

"Adequate time has elapsed that I can at last put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started passing more hours together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the production, remarking that he cannot recall "any day without laughter".

"The movie is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes wrote.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Fellow Artist

In a different tribute, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"Right away, I loved being with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was very funny and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese wrote.

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 everyone, and he grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.

Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Withheld

This week, a Los Angeles superior court judge agreed to bar the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A judicial mandate issued a embargo on the investigation to limit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" connected to the probe.

The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a record listing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Fallout and Commentary

In the wake of the tragedy, public individuals shared different comments.

Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, providing controversial remarks that were met with immediate backlash by numerous public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the critics recently. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan labeled the statements as "disappointing" and suggested they showed a concerning absence of compassion.

Rogan ended by suggesting that an associate ought to have intervened when the decision to comment on the passing was made.