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More than two weeks subsequent to the heartbreaking passing of esteemed film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the duo.

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

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, explained he only now felt able to share openly about his profound loss.

"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," posted Elwes, adding 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 posted archival material from the film, commenting that he could not remember "one day without laughter".

"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Values that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the best person to guide it," Elwes wrote.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a great team would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I think of you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator

In a separate tribute, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"Right away, I loved being with Rob. We had a instant connection for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would dominate the room," Scorsese said.

Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, embodying the father of the main character.

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked wonderfully with his co-stars, and he understood the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld

Recently, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to prevent the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, at the request from the local authorities.

A court order put a embargo on the files to prohibit the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" associated with the probe.

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

Aftermath and Reactions

In the wake of the killings, public figures offered divergent reactions.

Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, making divisive claims that were met with immediate backlash by many commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the detractors recently. Talking on his show, Rogan characterized the statements as "shocking" and suggested they demonstrated a worrisome lack of empathy.

Rogan ended by proposing that an aide should have stepped in when the impulse to comment on the death was made.