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Well beyond 14 days subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the duo.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt ready to share openly about his deep grief.

"Enough time has elapsed that I can at last articulate my loss into words," shared Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I realized this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor shared archival material from the film, commenting that he cannot recall "any day without joy".

"This story is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes continued.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, noting: "Claiming that they were a great team would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I think of you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator

In a separate tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"Immediately, I loved spending time 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 wrote.

Scorsese mentioned Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the protagonist.

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

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

In a new development, a Los Angeles court official decided to bar the publication of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, following a petition from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A legal directive put a security hold on the investigation to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the ongoing investigation.

The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a record listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Aftermath and Reactions

After the deaths, public figures offered varying responses.

Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering divisive statements that were broadly criticized by several public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Conversing on his show, Rogan labeled the statements as "shocking" and suggested they revealed a concerning deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan finished by remarking that an aide ought to have intervened when the decision to weigh in on the death was made.