Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Found Dead At 27
Shocking news occurred earlier today, when it was found that Anton Yelchin, best known for his role as Chekov in the new Star Trek films, had died in a freak car accident, he was only 27 years old.
This occurred when, as noted by the LAPD, his car went “backwards down his steep driveway, pinning him against a brick mailbox pillar and security fence.”
“The victim was on his way to meet his friends for rehearsal,” the LAPD added. “And when he didn’t show up, his friends went to his house, where they found him deceased by his car. It appeared he had momentarily exited his car leaving it in the driveway.”
Many have expressed their grief over the loss of Yelchin, including a vast majority of the Star Trek team. Paramount Pictures released a statement about the loss:
“All of us at Paramount join the world in mourning the untimely passing of Anton Yelchin. As a member of the Star Trek family, he was beloved by so many and he will missed by all. We share our deepest condolences with his mother, father and family.”
This comes especially hard for the cast, as Star Trek Beyond is releasing next month, and thus will be the last time Yelchin is seen as Chekov. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and loved ones.