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Over a fortnight subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community continue to honor the duo.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Posting on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt prepared to post publicly about his profound loss.

"Enough time has gone by that I can now put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor uploaded never-before-seen clips from the film, remarking that he doesn't recollect "any day without mirth".

"The film is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob held dear. This is one of the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes wrote.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still pangs every time I recall you." He finished with a line from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Colleague and Comrade

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

"Immediately, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese wrote.

Scorsese mentioned Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, playing the father of the lead role.

"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked beautifully with the cast, and he grasped the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese added.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted

In a new development, a Los Angeles judge ruled to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A judicial mandate placed a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "all case details, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the probe.

The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the result of foul play, with a record noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Response and Criticism

In the wake of the tragedy, public personalities offered varying responses.

Former President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering controversial remarks that were met with immediate backlash by numerous public figures.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his voice to the critics recently. Conversing on his program, Rogan described the remarks as "shocking" and implied they revealed a concerning absence of compassion.

Rogan ended by remarking that an associate ought to have stepped in when the choice to comment on the passing was made.