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More than two weeks after the tragic deaths of renowned 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 Pays Tribute to His Director

Sharing on Instagram, actor Cary Elwes, who was featured in Reiner's iconic movie *The Princess Bride*, mentioned he only now felt able to express about his personal sorrow.

"Adequate time has elapsed that I can finally express my sorrow into words," wrote Elwes, noting that his introductory moment with Reiner created an instant bond. "When we commenced sharing more moments together I knew this was someone I desired in my life."

The actor posted behind-the-scenes footage from the movie, remarking that he cannot recall "any day without laughter".

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

He also paid tribute Michele Reiner, stating: "To say that they were a incredible duo would be an understatement. My heart still aches every time I think of you." He finished with a phrase from *The Princess Bride*: "Indeed, death cannot stop true love but living is anguish without you."

Martin Scorsese Reflects on a Fellow Artist

In a different tribute, legendary director Martin Scorsese also honored Reiner, whom he originally knew in the 1970s.

"Right away, I loved spending time with Rob. We had a innate rapport for each other. He was uproarious and sometimes sharply witty, but he was never the kind of guy who would command the room," Scorsese said.

Scorsese pointed out Reiner's cameo appearance in his 2013 film *The Wolf of Wall Street*, portraying the father of the main character.

"He could improvise with the best. He was a virtuoso at comedy, he worked wonderfully with the cast, and he comprehended the human predicament of his character," Scorsese added.

Legal Developments: Autopsy Reports Restricted

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

A judicial mandate placed a embargo on the cases to restrict the public release of "any investigative information, documents, files or images" associated with the active case.

The relevant authority had earlier stated their deaths were the outcome of foul play, with a official listing noting the cause as "injuries from a sharp object".

Response and Criticism

After the deaths, public personalities shared varying responses.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the matter, making divisive statements that were broadly criticized by many commentators.

Podcaster Joe Rogan added his criticism to the those speaking out last week. Speaking on his program, Rogan characterized the remarks as "shocking" and implied they demonstrated a worrisome absence of compassion.

Rogan concluded by remarking that an associate should have acted when the choice to speak on the death was made.