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Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the duo.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, stated he only now felt able to post publicly about his personal sorrow.

"Adequate time has passed that I can at last express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor uploaded archival material from the film, remarking that he doesn't recollect "any day without mirth".

"The movie is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the ideal person to guide it," Elwes wrote.

He went on to praise Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a formidable pair would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He finished with a phrase 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 different tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport 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 shared.

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

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Restricted

This week, a Los Angeles judge agreed to bar the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, following a petition from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A judicial mandate issued a embargo on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" pertaining to the active case.

The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a record noting the cause as "wounds from an edged weapon".

Response and Criticism

Following the tragedy, public individuals shared divergent responses.

Former President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, making controversial claims that were widely condemned by many individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the critics last week. Talking on his show, Rogan characterized the comments as "disturbing" and suggested they showed a concerning absence of compassion.

Rogan finished by remarking that an adviser ought to have stepped in when the impulse to comment on the tragedy was made.