With this morning’s shocking news of Anton Yelchin’s passing, the tragic loss has been felt heavily within the Star Trek family, with top voices of the past, present, and future sharing their thoughts and feelings on social media.
Star Trek executive producer JJ Abrams:
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) June 19, 2016
STAR TREK BEYOND director Justin Lin:
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 (@justinlin) June 19, 2016
The corporate production partners behind the films:
Yelchin’s Trek castmates:
I can't believe it , I m fckn hurting bad !
— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) 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
Devastated by our friend's loss. We are mourning his passing and celebrating the beautiful spirit that he was. #RIPAnton
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) June 20, 2016
This is too sad.. Anton is super nice human being, great friend, great Actor, everybody loves Him.. Thats how great he is.. RIP Anton …..
— Jota (@Joe_Taslim) June 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/MeetJoeGatt/status/744600954905890817
I am so saddened by the death of Anton Yelchin. He was an amazing person. He always made me feel at home on the set. 🙁
— Chris Doohan (@ChrisDoohan) June 19, 2016
Trek composer Michael Giacchino:
So sad to hear this news… pic.twitter.com/fyQajch5kN
— Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino) June 19, 2016
Bryan Fuller, head writer and showrunner of CBS’s 2017 Trek series:
REST IN PEACE, MR. YELCHIN pic.twitter.com/5Ld3bGphQk
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) June 19, 2016
Cast and crew of past Trek series:
Anton Yelchin was a superb actor. I've seen a great deal of his work. What an extremely tragic accident.
— Rick Berman (@berman_rick) 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
RIP #AntonYelchin family member gone too soon
— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) June 19, 2016
I was hoping this wasn't true. Such a talented young actor taken way too soon. Very sad. https://t.co/uaRRTJIq2w
— Michael Dorn (@akaWorf) June 19, 2016
https://twitter.com/Marina_Sirtis/status/744614369338630145
https://twitter.com/wilw/status/744602962425569280
My heart goes out to Anton's family. My God.
— Nana Visitor (@NanaVisitor) June 19, 2016
Saddened by the tragic loss of a talented, well-loved young actor. Peace to Anton and comfort to his loved ones.
— Robert Picardo (@RobertPicardo) June 19, 2016
What a tragedy, my heart goes out to Anton Yelchin's family and loved ones. https://t.co/aZanf88Hbr
— Terry Farrell (@4TerryFarrell) June 20, 2016
Sad news for such a talented young man. Condolences to the family of Anton Yelchin.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) June 20, 2016
Of all the days to be offline and recharging… Just gutted about #RIPAntonyelchin. Our JJverse #startrek fans suddenly come of age, sadly.
— Larry Nemecek Vote Blue Like Yr UFP Depends On It (@larrynemecek) June 19, 2016
Shocked and saddened at the death of Anton Yelchin. I'm SO done with 2016. https://t.co/grXcuntFSD
— Michael Okuda (@MikeOkuda) June 19, 2016
STAR TREK BEYOND opens in just one month.