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More than two weeks following the shocking loss of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones are still paying respects to the couple.

‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he just recently felt ready to share openly about his profound loss.

"Adequate time has elapsed that I can now articulate my loss into words," shared Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner created an instant bond. "As we began passing more hours together I understood this was someone I wanted in my life."

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

"The film is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values 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: "To say that they were a formidable pair would be an oversimplification. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator

In a different tribute, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.

"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a instant connection 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 highlighted Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the protagonist.

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

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld

Recently, a Los Angeles court official agreed to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the local authorities.

A court order placed a security hold on the cases to limit the public release of "any investigative information, notes, reports or photos" connected to the ongoing investigation.

The Medical Examiner's office had already determined their deaths were the outcome of homicide, with a public database noting the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Aftermath and Reactions

Following the deaths, public personalities expressed varying reactions.

Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing divisive statements that were met with immediate backlash by several public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his criticism to the those speaking out recently. Conversing on his program, Rogan described the statements as "shocking" and remarked they revealed a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan finished by suggesting that an aide ought to have stepped in when the choice to weigh in on the passing was made.