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More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the couple.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Pays Tribute to His Director

Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt prepared to express about his deep grief.

"Sufficient time has gone by that I can at last express my sorrow into words," shared Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced passing more hours together I realized this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the film, adding that he cannot recall "one day without mirth".

"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob held dear. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to helm it," Elwes continued.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, noting: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He ended with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Fellow Artist

In a separate essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese wrote.

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

"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed

This week, a Los Angeles court official decided to prevent the disclosure of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, following a petition from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A court order put a security hold on the cases to prohibit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the probe.

The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a record noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Aftermath and Reactions

After the killings, public personalities expressed varying reactions.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, offering controversial claims that were broadly criticized by numerous individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the critics last week. Talking on his program, Rogan labeled the comments as "shocking" and remarked they showed a troubling deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan concluded by remarking that an associate should have acted when the choice to speak on the death was made.