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Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the duo.

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*, explained he finally felt prepared to share openly about his deep grief.

"Sufficient time has elapsed that I can now put my grief into words," posted Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."

The actor posted never-before-seen clips from the film, commenting that he doesn't recollect "any day without laughter".

"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob cherished deeply. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes expressed.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I remember you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade

In a different essay, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he initially encountered 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 command the room," Scorsese said.

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

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked seamlessly with the cast, and he grasped the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese noted.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld

Recently, a Los Angeles court official decided to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the LAPD.

A court order issued a embargo on the cases to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" pertaining to the active case.

The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a record noting the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".

Fallout and Commentary

Following the deaths, public personalities expressed divergent reactions.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, providing provocative claims that were widely condemned by many public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his voice to the detractors recently. Speaking on his show, Rogan characterized the comments as "disturbing" and implied they demonstrated a troubling absence of compassion.

Rogan finished by suggesting that an associate should have stepped in when the choice to comment on the tragedy was made.