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More than two weeks following the shocking loss of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, the entertainment community are still paying respects to the duo.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

Writing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he only now felt ready to share openly about his personal sorrow.

"Adequate time has elapsed that I can now put my grief into words," posted Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "Once we started passing more hours together I knew this was someone I wanted in my life."

The actor shared never-before-seen clips from the film, commenting that he could not remember "any day without mirth".

"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values that Rob cherished deeply. This is one of the many reasons he was the best person to helm it," Elwes expressed.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, stating: "Asserting that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. 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 existence is agony without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Fellow Artist

In a distinct essay, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he first met in the 1970s.

"From the start, I loved spending time 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 take over the room," Scorsese said.

Scorsese pointed out Reiner's supporting role in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the protagonist.

"He could improvise with the best. He was a master at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

This week, a Los Angeles judge decided to block the release of the Reiners' medical examiner's reports, after an appeal from the LAPD.

A judicial mandate placed a restriction on the cases to limit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" connected to the ongoing investigation.

The relevant authority had previously confirmed their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a record noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Fallout and Commentary

In the wake of the deaths, public individuals expressed divergent responses.

Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering controversial remarks that were widely condemned by numerous commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan contributed his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Talking on his show, Rogan described the comments as "disturbing" and remarked they showed a concerning deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan finished by remarking that an associate ought to have intervened when the impulse to weigh in on the tragedy was made.