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Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the pair.

‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

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

"Enough time has passed that I can now express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, saying that his first meeting with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."

The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the film, adding that he doesn't recollect "a single day without mirth".

"The movie is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the best person to direct it," Elwes expressed.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Fellow Artist

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

"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese wrote.

Scorsese pointed out Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the lead role.

"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Restricted

Recently, a Los Angeles court official ruled to prevent the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.

A court order put a security hold on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" associated with the ongoing investigation.

The Medical Examiner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a official listing citing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Aftermath and Reactions

After the deaths, public personalities shared divergent responses.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, offering divisive remarks that were broadly criticized by many individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the detractors last week. Speaking on his program, Rogan described the remarks as "disturbing" and implied they showed a troubling deficiency of sympathy.

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