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An outpouring of grief and condolences have come from Hollywood after “Star Trek” star Anton Yelchin was killed in a freak accident.
The body of the 27-year-old, Russian born actor was found around 1 a.m. on Sunday, pinned between the gate of his Studio City, Calif., home and his two ton Jeep Cherokee, the Daily Mail reported.
PICTURED: The mangled gate which Star Trek star Anton Yelchin was pinned against https://t.co/9hSdelaVed pic.twitter.com/ntF1vO58yZ
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) June 20, 2016
Now many are wondering if his Jeep was among those recalled voluntarily by the company because the gear shift deign was so confusing many drivers couldn’t tell if the vehicle was in park or neutral.
The design was blamed for hundreds of accidents, according to the Mail.
After news broke of his death celebrities, including “Star Trek” director JJ Abrams, posted tributes to Yelchin on social media.
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— 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
Please send your love to Anton’s family right now. They need it.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) June 19, 2016
Just heard about #AntonYelchin what a great talent and good young man. Gone far too soon… #GodBless Terrible loss. You I’ll be missed.
— Chad Michael Murray (@ChadMMurray) June 19, 2016
Dreadful news about Anton Yelchin. I thought he was an amazing actor.
— Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) June 19, 2016
Still in shock. Rest in peace, Anton. Your passion and enthusiasm will live on with everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you.
— Justin Lin (@trailingjohnson) 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
Anton was such a beautiful , gentle soul . He sought out new life experience with an unabated… https://t.co/laLifGEf3R
— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) June 20, 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
rip Anton Yelchin…
he had so much more of his talent to give.— Julia Kelly (@MissJuliaKelly) June 20, 2016
I’m heartbroken about losing Anton Yelchin. He was my brother in A Time For Dancing and was the sweetest soul. Sending ❤️ to his family.
— Shiri Appleby (@ShiriAppleby) June 20, 2016
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