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More than two weeks following the shocking loss of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues continue to honor the duo.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt able to post publicly about his profound loss.

"Sufficient time has elapsed that I can now express my sorrow into words," shared Elwes, adding that his first meeting with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor shared archival material from the movie, commenting that he could not remember "one day without mirth".

"The movie is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Values that Rob held dear. That is part of the many reasons he was the best person to guide it," Elwes expressed.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, saying: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He finished with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist

In a distinct tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

"Right away, I loved hanging out 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 shared.

Scorsese highlighted Reiner's acting part 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 master at comedy, he worked wonderfully with everyone, and he grasped the human predicament of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

This week, a Los Angeles judge agreed to bar the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A court order placed a security hold on the files to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" associated with the probe.

The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of homicide, with a record citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Fallout and Commentary

After the tragedy, public individuals expressed divergent comments.

Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, offering divisive claims that were broadly criticized by numerous commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his voice to the those speaking out recently. Talking on his program, Rogan labeled the remarks as "disappointing" and implied they demonstrated a concerning deficiency of sympathy.

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