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Well beyond 14 days after the tragic deaths of esteemed filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, friends and colleagues persist in remembering the couple.

Quoting a Classic: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Posting on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he finally felt prepared to post publicly about his profound loss.

"Enough time has elapsed that I can finally articulate my loss into words," posted Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner left him smitten. "As we began spending more time together I realized this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor shared archival material from the movie, adding that he doesn't recollect "any day without laughter".

"This story is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values that Rob valued immensely. That is part of the many reasons he was the perfect person to helm it," Elwes wrote.

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

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Friend and Collaborator

In a different tribute, revered director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he initially encountered in the 1970s.

"From the start, I loved being with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes bitingly funny, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese said.

Scorsese mentioned Reiner's cameo appearance 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 expert at comedy, he worked wonderfully with everyone, and he understood the human predicament of his character," Scorsese noted.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

In a new development, a Los Angeles court official agreed to bar the publication of the Reiners' autopsy reports, following a petition from the local authorities.

A court order put a embargo on the cases to restrict the public release of "all case details, documents, files or images" connected to the probe.

The coroner's office had previously confirmed their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a public database citing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Aftermath and Reactions

In the wake of the tragedy, public personalities expressed different comments.

Ex-President Donald Trump posted on the matter, providing divisive statements that were met with immediate backlash by many commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the detractors last week. Conversing on his podcast, Rogan labeled the statements as "disappointing" and implied they revealed a concerning absence of compassion.

Rogan finished by suggesting that an associate ought to have stepped in when the choice to comment on the passing was made.