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Over a fortnight following the shocking loss 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 Recalls His Director

Writing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, explained he finally felt able to post publicly about his profound loss.

"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," posted Elwes, saying that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "any day without mirth".

"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Principles that Rob cherished deeply. Which is among the many reasons he was the best person to guide it," Elwes expressed.

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

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator

In a different tribute, legendary director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

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

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

"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted

In a new development, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to prevent the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A judicial mandate put a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" connected to the ongoing investigation.

The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a public database citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Response and Criticism

Following the tragedy, public individuals expressed varying responses.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, providing provocative claims that were met with immediate backlash by several public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Talking on his program, Rogan labeled the remarks as "disturbing" and remarked they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan finished by remarking that an aide could have stepped in when the choice to speak on the death was made.