Anton Yelchin Remembered by Co-Stars & Famous Friends
Anton Yelchin is being mourned by all of Hollywood.
The Star Trek actor was just 27 years old when he died on Sunday (June 19) after a freak car accident in San Fernando Valley, Calif.
His rep confirmed the sad news in a statement to JustJared.com.
Meanwhile, tons of his former co-stars and famous friends took to social media to react to the devastating death.
Anna Kendrick tweeted, “This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.
See more celebrity reactions below.
This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 19, 2016
Can’t believe this news about Anton Yelchin. What a huge loss. Speechless.
— Patrick J Adams (@halfadams) June 19, 2016
Click inside to read more celebrity tweets dedicated to Anton Yelchin…
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
Anton Yelchin was one of my best friends. Can't say anything that conveys what this feels like
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) 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 SidiBae (@GabbySidibe) June 19, 2016
Anton was ("was" fucking hell) a brilliant, shining human with a lovely soul. Rest in peace, bud.
— Jay Baruchel (@BaruchelNDG) June 19, 2016
I had the pleasure of talking with Anton Yelchin twice, he was beyond kind and the coolest. What a sad day. RIP
— Matt Bennett (@MattBennett) June 19, 2016
RIP Anton Yelchin. I had the pleasure of meeting this gifted young man on the set of House of D. Such a loss. Condolences to friends/family.
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) June 19, 2016
Anton was a sweetheart. Absolutely a great creative partner and artist.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) June 19, 2016
Just woke up to the news of Anton Yelchin's passing. Absolutely stunned, such a terrible loss. https://t.co/U4UFfbx7Mx
— Rahul Kohli (@RahulKohli13) June 19, 2016
Just heard the awful news of Anton Yelchin's death. my love goes out to his family and friends at this time of sudden loss.
— Troian (@SleepintheGardn) June 19, 2016
Rest in peace, Anton Yelchin. If any of us survive 2016, it will be a goddamn miracle.
— Robin Lord Taylor (@robinlordtaylor) June 19, 2016
Anton Yelchin was a tremendous actor. Never met him but always loved his movies and thought he was really special. Devastating news. RIP.
— Elizabeth Gillies (@LizGillies) 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
Anton Yelchin was a bright, brilliant talent, and a truly kind person. I was so taken by him, and won't ever forget his sweet smile. RIP
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) June 19, 2016
I had dinner with Anton Yelchin 2 nights ago we talked about shooting together and making movies he is a great guy very sad to see him go.
— Tyler Shields (@tylershields) June 19, 2016
Yelchin is too young. He's an actor I love watching and had serious hoped for in the future. I'm so devastated.
— Ryan Simpkins (@ryan_the_ryan) June 19, 2016
Anton Yelchin has always been one of my favorite actors. I've seen every movie. This is awful. Im so sorry for his family & friends.
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) June 19, 2016
On the set of my short film from #newyorkiloveyou where #AntonYelchin played me! He is one of… https://t.co/C8DvtXeAjH
— Brett Ratner (@BrettRatner) June 19, 2016
Tragic! Great actor!!!
— Jesse Metcalfe (@jessemetcalfe) June 19, 2016
So sad to hear about Anton Yelchin, always been one of my favorite actors… Condolences to his family and friends… RIP
— Abigail Breslin (@yoabbaabba) June 19, 2016