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Over a fortnight following the shocking loss of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues are still paying respects to the pair.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he just recently felt able to post publicly about his deep grief.

"Sufficient time has passed that I can now express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "As we began sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor uploaded archival material from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "any day without laughter".

"The movie is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values 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 great team would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He concluded with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist

In a distinct piece, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.

"Right away, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese said.

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

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

This week, a Los Angeles superior court judge ruled to block the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the local authorities.

A judicial mandate issued a restriction on the cases to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" connected to the ongoing investigation.

The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a official listing noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Aftermath and Reactions

After the tragedy, public figures shared divergent responses.

Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making divisive statements that were broadly criticized by numerous commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his voice to the those speaking out recently. Talking on his podcast, Rogan described the remarks as "disturbing" and suggested they revealed a concerning deficiency of sympathy.

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