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Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of celebrated filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones are still paying respects to the pair.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who rose to fame in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt able to express about his profound loss.

"Sufficient time has gone by that I can finally put my grief into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "When we commenced spending more time together I realized this was someone I wanted in my life."

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

"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Principles that Rob held dear. Which is among the many reasons he was the perfect person to direct it," Elwes continued.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I remember you." He ended with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but existence is agony without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Friend and Collaborator

In a separate piece, revered director Martin Scorsese paid homage to Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

"From the start, I loved hanging out with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was hilarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would take over the room," Scorsese shared.

Scorsese pointed out 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 everyone, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese added.

Judicial Actions: Autopsy Reports Restricted

In a new development, a Los Angeles judge agreed to bar the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, following a petition from the local authorities.

A judicial mandate placed a embargo on the files to restrict the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" connected to the active case.

The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a public database citing the cause as "multiple sharp force injuries".

Response and Criticism

In the wake of the deaths, public figures expressed varying responses.

Former President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing divisive statements that were widely condemned by many individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his perspective to the critics recently. Talking on his show, Rogan described the comments as "shocking" and suggested they demonstrated a worrisome absence of compassion.

Rogan ended by proposing that an aide could have stepped in when the decision to weigh in on the tragedy was made.