🔗 Share this article Tributes Flow for the Reiners as Medical Examiner's Findings Are Sealed. Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the pair. Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt ready to share openly about his deep grief. "Adequate time has passed that I can at last express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his initial encounter with Reiner made him fall in love. "As we began spending more time together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life." The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the movie, commenting that he doesn't recollect "any day without joy". "This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values that Rob cherished deeply. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to direct it," Elwes expressed. He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, noting: "To say that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I remember you." He finished with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you." Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator In a distinct essay, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s. "Immediately, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a instant connection 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 said. Scorsese pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the lead role. "He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted. Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted In a new development, a Los Angeles judge decided to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the local authorities. A legal directive placed a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the ongoing investigation. The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a official listing citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object". Fallout and Commentary Following the tragedy, public figures offered varying responses. Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making provocative statements that were broadly criticized by numerous commentators. Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Talking on his show, Rogan described the comments as "disturbing" and suggested they demonstrated a worrisome lack of empathy. Rogan ended by suggesting that an associate should have stepped in when the decision to weigh in on the death was made.