The entertainment world is reeling following the tragic death of actor Anton Yelchin. The 27-year-old was best known for his role as Chekov in the rebooted Star Trek franchise. A consistent actor since his childhood, Yelchin also turned out acclaimed performances in a number of films, including Green Room, Like Crazy and Alpha Dog.
Los Angeles authorities confirmed Yelchin died early Sunday morning after his car rolled down his steep driveway and pinned him against a security gate. It’s a shocking freak accident to happen to anyone, yet alone a young and talented artist on the cusp of Hollywood stardom. Despite his youth, Yelchin amassed an impressive list of credits, and his death is reverberating around the filmmaking community.
Take a glance at these celebrity Twitter reactions, and R.I.P. Anton Yelchin:
This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 19, 2016
The sweetest, most humble, delightful, talented guy you'd ever meet. Worked together for about a year. Shocked. https://t.co/uyg2NlmhqP
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) June 19, 2016
Devastated to hear about the brilliant Anton Yelchin. He was thoughtful, kind, and gifted. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) June 19, 2016
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) June 19, 2016
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
I can't believe it , I m fckn hurting bad !
— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) June 19, 2016
Wow. Completely blown away and saddened by the news this morning about Anton. The world will miss his talents. RIP
— Miles Teller (@Miles_Teller) June 19, 2016
