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Well beyond 14 days following the shocking loss of renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his partner, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones persist in remembering the pair.

A Heartfelt Farewell: Cary Elwes Recalls His Director

Sharing on social media, actor Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's beloved 1987 film *The Princess Bride*, stated he finally felt ready to share openly about his profound loss.

"Enough time has passed that I can finally express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, adding that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "Once we started sharing more moments together I understood this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the production, commenting that he could not remember "a single day without laughter".

"The film is about affection, allegiance and giving. Things that Rob cherished deeply. Which is among the many reasons he was the best person to direct it," Elwes wrote.

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, stating: "Claiming that they were a great team 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 living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Remembers a Colleague and Comrade

In a distinct tribute, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese shared memories of Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

"Immediately, 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 shared.

Scorsese highlighted Reiner's cameo appearance 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 wonderfully with everyone, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese added.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Withheld

In a new development, a Los Angeles superior court judge agreed to bar the release of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, at the request from the local authorities.

A legal directive placed a security hold on the cases to prohibit the public release of "related notes, evidence and photographs" connected to the ongoing investigation.

The Medical Examiner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of foul play, with a public database listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Response and Criticism

After the deaths, public figures expressed varying reactions.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making controversial statements that were met with immediate backlash by many commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his perspective to the critics recently. Conversing on his show, Rogan described the statements as "shocking" and implied they showed a worrisome deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan finished by suggesting that an associate should have intervened when the decision to comment on the tragedy was made.