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Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the duo.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt prepared to share openly about his personal sorrow.

"Adequate time has gone by that I can now articulate my loss into words," shared Elwes, noting that his first meeting with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the film, remarking that he doesn't recollect "a single day without mirth".

"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes wrote.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "To say that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I think of you." He concluded with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade

In a separate essay, revered director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

"Immediately, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese wrote.

Scorsese highlighted Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the main character.

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked seamlessly with the cast, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese noted.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Restricted

This week, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to block the disclosure of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A court order placed a embargo on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" connected to the ongoing investigation.

The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a public database listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Aftermath and Reactions

After the tragedy, public personalities shared varying responses.

Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing provocative claims that were widely condemned by several individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the critics last week. Conversing on his show, Rogan characterized the statements as "shocking" and suggested they revealed a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan ended by proposing that an associate ought to have intervened when the impulse to comment on the tragedy was made.