Cary Elwes and Martin Scorsese Honor Rob Reiner Amid Sealed Autopsy Reports
Actors and directors pay tribute to Rob Reiner and his wife Michele following their tragic deaths, as a court seals autopsy reports during the ongoing investigation.
In the weeks following the deaths of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, colleagues have shared heartfelt tributes to the couple. Cary Elwes, who starred in Reiner's 1987 film "The Princess Bride," expressed his grief on Instagram, recalling their first meeting when he was 24 and how he "fell in love with him." Elwes described Reiner as a man who "felt deeply" and whose heart was "filled with love and compassion." He also honored Michele, noting their partnership and shared commitment to uplifting others.
Director Martin Scorsese, in a New York Times essay, reminisced about his friendship with Reiner, highlighting his humor and "beautiful sense of uninhibited freedom." Scorsese praised Reiner's versatility, noting his ability to improvise and his mastery of comedy.
The couple's son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following the discovery of their bodies on December 14 in their Los Angeles home. He is currently held without bail.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has placed a security hold on the Reiners' autopsy reports at the request of the LAPD, restricting public access to investigative information related to the case. The medical examiner's office had previously confirmed the deaths as homicides due to "multiple sharp force injuries."
President Donald Trump commented on Rob Reiner's death, attributing it to his outspoken anti-Trump stance. These remarks were widely criticized, including by podcaster Joe Rogan, who expressed disappointment and compared the lack of empathy to other controversial reactions.