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

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, explained he only now felt ready to post publicly about his deep grief.

"Adequate time has gone by that I can finally express my sorrow into words," posted Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced passing more hours together I knew this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, remarking that he could not remember "any day without mirth".

"The movie is about devotion, fidelity and selflessness. Things that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the best person to direct it," Elwes wrote.

He went on to praise Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a incredible duo would be an oversimplification. My heart still pangs every time I remember you." He concluded with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator

In a separate tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he originally knew 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 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*, embodying the father of the protagonist.

"He was skilled at improv with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked seamlessly with the cast, and he understood the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese added.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

Recently, a Los Angeles court official agreed to bar the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, after an appeal from the Los Angeles Police Department.

A legal directive placed a embargo on the files to restrict the public release of "all case details, documents, files or images" associated with the active case.

The relevant authority had already determined their deaths were the result of foul play, with a official listing citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Aftermath and Reactions

Following the deaths, public individuals expressed varying reactions.

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

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the detractors recently. Conversing on his show, Rogan labeled the remarks as "disturbing" and implied they showed a troubling lack of empathy.

Rogan finished by suggesting that an aide ought to have intervened when the choice to comment on the death was made.