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More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of celebrated film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Reiner, peers and loved ones continue to honor the pair.

‘Life is Pain Without You’: Cary Elwes Remembers His Director

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

"Adequate time has passed that I can now articulate my loss into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his initial encounter with Reiner created an instant bond. "As we began sharing more moments together I realized this was someone I longed to have in my life."

The actor posted never-before-seen clips from the production, remarking that he could not remember "a single day without laughter".

"The movie is about affection, allegiance and giving. Values that Rob held dear. That is part of the many reasons he was the best person to direct it," Elwes continued.

He additionally honored Michele Reiner, saying: "To say that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still hurts every time I think of you." He concluded with a quote from *The Princess Bride*: "Sure, death cannot stop true love but life is pain without you."

Martin Scorsese Recalls a Colleague and Comrade

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

"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a natural affinity for each other. He was very funny and sometimes acutely humorous, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese wrote.

Scorsese mentioned 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 master at comedy, he worked beautifully with his co-stars, and he comprehended the personal struggle of his character," Scorsese wrote.

Court Proceedings: Autopsy Reports Sealed

In a new development, a Los Angeles superior court judge decided to block the disclosure of the Reiners' post-mortem findings, after an appeal from the LAPD.

A legal directive put a security hold on the cases to limit the public release of "any investigative information, evidence and photographs" associated with the probe.

The coroner's office had earlier stated their deaths were the consequence of murder, with a record listing the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Fallout and Commentary

Following the deaths, public personalities expressed varying responses.

Ex-President Donald Trump wrote on the matter, offering divisive statements that were widely condemned by many individuals.

Podcaster Joe Rogan lent his voice to the those speaking out recently. Conversing on his show, Rogan labeled the remarks as "disturbing" and implied they showed a troubling deficiency of sympathy.

Rogan concluded by suggesting that an aide should have stepped in when the decision to speak on the death was made.