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More than two weeks following the shocking loss of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the duo.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt ready to share openly about his personal sorrow.

"Adequate time has passed that I can finally articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced passing more hours together I realized this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the production, adding that he could not remember "a single day without joy".

"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Principles that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to helm it," Elwes wrote.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a formidable pair would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Fellow Artist

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

"From the start, I loved hanging out 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 dominate the room," Scorsese shared.

Scorsese pointed out Reiner's acting part in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the lead role.

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

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld

This week, a Los Angeles court official decided to prevent the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A legal directive put a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the ongoing investigation.

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

Aftermath and Reactions

Following the deaths, public figures expressed different reactions.

Ex-President Donald Trump commented on the matter, offering controversial statements that were met with immediate backlash by several individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the those speaking out recently. Speaking on his program, Rogan characterized the statements as "shocking" and suggested they revealed a concerning deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan finished by suggesting that an adviser should have intervened when the choice to comment on the passing was made.