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More than two weeks following the shocking loss of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the couple.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's 1987 classic *The Princess Bride*, stated he just recently felt ready to express about his profound loss.

"Sufficient time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his introductory moment with Reiner made him fall in love. "Once we started spending more time together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."

The actor posted never-before-seen clips from the production, remarking that he cannot recall "a single day without mirth".

"This story is about love, loyalty and sacrifice. Principles that Rob valued immensely. Which is among the many reasons he was the best person to guide it," Elwes wrote.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "Asserting that they were a formidable pair would be an oversimplification. My heart still hurts every time I recall you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade

In a different essay, revered director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

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

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

"His improvisation skills with the best. He was a expert at comedy, he worked seamlessly with his co-stars, and he comprehended the emotional dilemma of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Withheld

This week, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to prevent the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the LAPD.

A legal directive issued a security hold on the files to prohibit the public release of "all case details, notes, reports or photos" pertaining to the probe.

The relevant authority had earlier stated 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 killings, public figures expressed varying responses.

Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing provocative statements that were widely condemned by numerous commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Speaking on his show, Rogan labeled the remarks as "shocking" and remarked they demonstrated a troubling deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan finished by proposing that an aide ought to have stepped in when the decision to comment on the tragedy was made.