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Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones continue to honor the couple.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt able to express about his personal sorrow.

"Sufficient time has passed that I can now put my grief into words," shared Elwes, saying that his introductory moment with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I longed to have in my life."

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

"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob valued immensely. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to helm it," Elwes expressed.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He ended with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade

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

"Immediately, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was very funny and sometimes acutely humorous, 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*, portraying the father of the protagonist.

"He could improvise with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted

This week, a Los Angeles court official ruled to prevent the publication of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the local authorities.

A legal directive put a restriction on the cases to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" connected to the probe.

The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a public database noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Fallout and Commentary

In the wake of the killings, public individuals expressed different comments.

Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making provocative statements that were broadly criticized by several public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the detractors recently. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan described the comments as "shocking" and remarked they demonstrated a concerning absence of compassion.

Rogan ended by suggesting that an associate ought to have acted when the impulse to comment on the passing was made.