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'Star Trek' co-stars & other celebrities react to tragic death of Anton Yelchin

As news broke Sunday morning of the death of Anton Yelchin, his co-stars, friends and other celebrities mourned the loss of the actor. Yelchin, who was best known for films such as "Star Trek" "Alpha Dogs" and "Fright Night," was hit and killed by his own vehicle at his Studio City home.

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'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin dies in car crash at age 27
LOS ANGELES >> Anton Yelchin, a charismatic and rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new "Star Trek" films, has died at the age of 27. He was killed in a fatal traffic collision early Sunday morning, his publicist, Jennifer Allen confirmed.
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our dear friend. our comrade. our anton. one of the most open and intellectually curious people i have ever had the pleasure to know. so enormously talented and generous of heart. wise beyond his years. and gone before his time. all love and strength to his family at this impossible time of grief.
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Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:31:14
John Cho @JohnTheCho
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.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:33:52
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John Cho @JohnTheCho
Please send your love to Anton's family right now. They need it.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:34:26
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Bad Robot @bad_robot
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Sun, Jun 19 2016 20:07:49
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— Bad Robot (@bad_robot)Sun, Jun 19 2016 20:07:49
'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin dies at 27
Actor Anton Yelchin , who was best known for his role as Chekov in the new "Star Trek" films, was found dead early Sunday after he was crushed by his own vehicle at his Studio City home, Los Angeles police said.
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Karl Urban @KarlUrban
I can't believe it , I m fckn hurting bad !
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:14:11
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— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:14:11
Joseph Gatt @MeetJoeGatt
Anton Yelchin Dies at 27. This is heartbreaking. We had so much fun on "@StarTrekMovie into Darkness" RIP brother http://variety.com/2016/film/news/anton-yelchin-dead-star-trek-alpha-dog-1201798798/ …
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:41:16
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— Joseph Gatt (@MeetJoeGatt)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:41:16
Justin Lin @trailingjohnson
Still in shock. Rest in peace, Anton. Your passion and enthusiasm will live on with everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:22:36
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— Justin Lin (@trailingjohnson)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:22:36
We're saddened to report the passing of Anton Yelchin, best known as Chekov @StarTrekMovie http://bit.ly/AYSTMovie pic.twitter.com/EXMCAJsKgx
Star Trek @StarTrek
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Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:15:37
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— Star Trek (@StarTrek)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:15:37
Chris Evans @ChrisEvans
Devastated to hear about the brilliant Anton Yelchin. He was thoughtful, kind, and gifted. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:04:09
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— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:04:09
Hank Azaria @HankAzaria
Devastated about Anton Yelchin. He was a very sweet kid. My heart goes out to his family
Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:04:51
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— Hank Azaria (@HankAzaria)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:04:51
Kat Dennings @OfficialKat
Anton Yelchin was one of my best friends. Can't say anything that conveys what this feels like
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:17:22
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— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:17:22
Anna Kendrick @AnnaKendrick47
This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:09:37
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— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:09:37
Guillermo del Toro @RealGDT
Anton was a sweetheart. Absolutely a great creative partner and artist.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:18:26
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— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:18:26
Guillermo del Toro @RealGDT
The sweetest, most humble, delightful, talented guy you'd ever meet. Worked together for about a year. Shocked. https://twitter.com/Variety/status/744593562751229955 …
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:17:37
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— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:17:37
So sad to hear this news... pic.twitter.com/fyQajch5kN
Michael Giacchino @m_giacchino
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Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:23:52
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— Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:23:52
Stephen King @StephenKing
Terrible news about Anton Yelchin, crazily talented actor gone too soon.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:20:40
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— Stephen King (@StephenKing)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:20:40
Orlando Jones @TheOrlandoJones
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.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:20:20
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— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:20:20
KevinSmith @ThatKevinSmith
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://twitter.com/IMDb/status/744598375048351744 …
Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:41:49
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— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:41:49
Sam Claflin @samclaflin
Such sad news about Anton Yelchin. I only admired from afar, but a true artist and a real star in my eyes. Such a loss. Such a tragic loss.
Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:01:29
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— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:01:29
Abigail Breslin @yoabbaabba
So sad to hear about Anton Yelchin, always been one of my favorite actors... Condolences to his family and friends... RIP
Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:38:45
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— Abigail Breslin (@yoabbaabba)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:38:45
Danielle Panabaker @dpanabaker
So very sad to hear about Anton Yelchin. What an incredible talent & kind person. Deepest condolences to his family
Sun, Jun 19 2016 21:02:03
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— Danielle Panabaker (@dpanabaker)Sun, Jun 19 2016 21:02:03
OMG... Nooooo! RT @TrekMovie: Breaking News: Anton Yelchin dead at age 27 - http://trekmovie.com/2016/06/19/breaking-news-anton-yelchin-dead-at-age-27/ … pic.twitter.com/8ZosMVPeKZ
LeVar Burton @levarburton
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Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:48:23
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— LeVar Burton (@levarburton)Sun, Jun 19 2016 18:48:23
olivia wilde @oliviawilde
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
Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:05:41
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— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde)Sun, Jun 19 2016 19:05:41

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