Anton Yelchin, best known for his role as Chekov in the new Star Trek series, died Sunday in a tragic car accident in California at the too-young age of 27 years old. While the accident’s full details are still being confirmed, Yelchin’s friends and colleagues in Hollywood are reacting to the shocking news on Twitter.
It is easy to see how treasured he was in the industry and what a stunning loss this is for so many who loved his work and his spirit.
We're saddened to report the passing of Anton Yelchin, best known as Chekov @StarTrekMovie https://t.co/dgpY0gSuem pic.twitter.com/EXMCAJsKgx
— Star Trek (@StarTrek) June 19, 2016
Anton was a sweetheart. Absolutely a great creative partner and artist.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) June 19, 2016
OMG… Nooooo! RT @TrekMovie: Breaking News: Anton Yelchin dead at age 27 – https://t.co/bICL4CawJK pic.twitter.com/8ZosMVPeKZ
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) June 19, 2016
For those who have ever seen one of Yelchin’s earliest roles, you will recall Kat Dennings as Susan Gardner in Charlie Bartlett.
https://twitter.com/OfficialKat/status/744594940403974144
https://twitter.com/BaruchelNDG/status/744595119165308928
This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 19, 2016
Chris Evans acted with Anton in Fierce People all the way back in 2005.
https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/744606716428488704
I loved Anton Yelchin so much. He was a true artist – curious, beautiful, courageous. He was a great pal and a great son. I'm in ruins.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) June 19, 2016
My condolences to all who lost Anton Yelchin. He was a great talent and it remains joy to watch his work.
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) June 19, 2016
I'm so sad to hear about the sudden passing of Anton Yelchin. So tragic. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with his family.
— Lacey Chabert (@IamLaceyChabert) June 19, 2016
So sad to hear about Anton Yelchin. I was a HUGE fan. Terrible news. RIP
— Logan Lerman (@LoganLerman) June 19, 2016
Anton Yelchin just died in a car wreck. So damn sad. I met him and his Mom on a plane once. They were very sweet. https://t.co/OtkoO4HisG
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) June 19, 2016
In absolute shock over the loss of #AntonYelchin. Absolutely horrible
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) June 19, 2016
Terrible news about Anton Yelchin, crazily talented actor gone too soon.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 19, 2016
Besides his role in the Star Trek reboot, Yelchin appeared in acclaimed films such as Like Crazy, Alpha Dog, Charlie Bartlett, and most recently the skinhead thriller Green Room opposite Patrick Stewart. He will be missed by his peers in Hollywood and fans of his films everywhere. Another talented and beloved actor gone far too soon.