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

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he only now felt able to express about his personal sorrow.

"Enough time has gone by that I can at last put my grief into words," posted Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced passing more hours together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."

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

"The film is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Principles that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes continued.

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

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Fellow Artist

In a separate essay, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.

"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.

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

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld

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 LAPD.

A court order put a restriction on the investigation to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" connected to the probe.

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

Fallout and Commentary

After the killings, public personalities expressed divergent comments.

Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering divisive statements that were widely condemned by numerous individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the critics recently. Conversing on his show, Rogan described the remarks as "disturbing" and implied they revealed a concerning absence of compassion.

Rogan finished by suggesting that an associate ought to have acted when the choice to speak on the death was made.