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Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones continue to honor the pair.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt prepared to post publicly about his profound loss.

"Sufficient time has elapsed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life."

The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the production, remarking that he could not remember "a single day without joy".

"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Things that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to helm it," Elwes wrote.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I think of you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Fellow Artist

In a distinct tribute, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.

"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was very funny and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese wrote.

Scorsese pointed out Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the protagonist.

"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted

This week, a Los Angeles judge agreed to prevent the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.

A legal directive put a embargo on the investigation to limit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" associated with the active case.

The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the result of murder, with a record noting the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".

Fallout and Commentary

In the wake of the tragedy, public personalities shared different responses.

Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making divisive claims that were met with immediate backlash by numerous public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his voice to the those speaking out recently. Conversing on his show, Rogan described the statements as "shocking" and implied they demonstrated a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan concluded by proposing that an adviser should have intervened when the decision to weigh in on the tragedy was made.