Eulogies Flow for Rob and Michele Reiner as Autopsy Reports Remain Under Wraps.

Well beyond 14 days subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones continue to honor the pair.

‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director

Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt ready to express about his personal sorrow.

"Adequate time has passed that I can now articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor shared archival material from the movie, adding that he cannot recall "a single day without mirth".

"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes continued.

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 recall you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator

In a distinct piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"From the start, 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 pointed out Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the lead role.

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

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Sealed

This week, a Los Angeles court official ruled to prevent the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, following a petition from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A court order issued a embargo on the cases to prohibit the public release of "all case details, documents, files or images" pertaining to the active case.

The relevant authority had already determined their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a official listing citing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Response and Criticism

In the wake of the deaths, public figures offered varying responses.

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

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the detractors recently. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan characterized the remarks as "disturbing" and suggested they showed a worrisome lack of empathy.

Rogan ended by proposing that an adviser could have intervened when the choice to weigh in on the passing was made.

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