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Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of renowned film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the couple.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, explained he just recently felt ready to post publicly about his deep grief.

"Enough time has elapsed that I can at last put my grief into words," posted Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "As we began spending more time together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor posted archival material from the film, adding that he cannot recall "a single day without joy".

"The film is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob cherished deeply. That is part of the many reasons he was the best person to guide it," Elwes continued.

He went on to praise Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator

In a distinct piece, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

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

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

"He could improvise with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked seamlessly with his co-stars, and he grasped the human predicament of his character," Scorsese added.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

This week, a Los Angeles judge decided to prevent the release of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.

A court order issued a embargo on the investigation to limit the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the probe.

The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a public database citing the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".

Fallout and Commentary

Following the killings, public personalities offered varying comments.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making provocative remarks that were widely condemned by several individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the critics recently. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan described the statements as "shocking" and remarked they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan ended by proposing that an adviser should have stepped in when the decision to weigh in on the tragedy was made.