Anton Yelchin Dead at 27 -- "Star Trek" Costars, Friends & More Pay Tribute

"Star Trek" star Anton Yelchin died this morning at the age of 27, following a freak accident outside his Los Angeles home.
According to TMZ, the actor was found pinned between his own car and a brick mailbox pillar early this morning.
Aside from his role as Pavel Chekhov in the 2009 "Star Trek" reboot, "Star Trek Into Darkness" and the upcoming "Star Trek Beyond" -- which will be released July 22 --
the young star was also known for his work in "Alpha Dog," "Terminator: Salvation" and the "Fright Night" remake.
As news of his tragic death hits Hollywood, Yelchin's former costars, friends and fans have taken to social media to share their memories and condolences. Read them below.

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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— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) June 19, 2016

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

Please send your love to Anton's family right now. They need it.

— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) 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 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

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

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 Yelchin was one of my best friends. Can't say anything that conveys what this feels like

— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) 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

This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 19, 2016

Woke up today to find out my friend Anton Yelchin passed. What an incredible talent and all around amazing man. This sucks 💔

— Alanna Masterson (@AlannaMasterson) 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

The sweetest, most humble, delightful, talented guy you'd ever meet. Worked together for about a year. Shocked. https://t.co/uyg2NlmhqP

— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) 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

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 ("was" fucking hell) a brilliant, shining human with a lovely soul. Rest in peace, bud.

— Jay Baruchel (@BaruchelNDG) 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

Crestfallen to hear the news of Anton Yelchin. He was a superb actor and I always looked forward to the work he did. He will be missed.💐

— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) June 19, 2016

So disturbing to lose the enormously talented Anton Yelchin. We have lost a truly great actor.

— Enver Gjokaj (@EnverGjokaj) June 19, 2016

Terrible news about Anton Yelchin, crazily talented actor gone too soon.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 19, 2016

Super saddened to hear about Anton Yelchin, never met him, didn't know him, but I loved his work, his choices were artistic and curious.

— Robert Kazinsky (@RobertKazinsky) June 19, 2016

RIP Anton Yelchin. You will be missed. 🙏🏻

— Max Joseph (@maxjoseph) June 19, 2016

Incredibly sad to hear about Anton.. I really admired him. #rip

— Jack Falahee (@RestingPlatypus) June 19, 2016

Any young actor who wants to see someone doing it for real watch anything Anton Yelchin ever did..... Fabulous actor who will be missed.

— Charlie Weber (@TheCharlieWeber) June 19, 2016

I looked up to Anton Yelchin for my entire career, since first seeing Hearts In Atlantis. Always heard great things about working with him.

— Cameron Monaghan (@cameronmonaghan) June 19, 2016

So sad to hear about Anton Yelchin. I was a HUGE fan. Terrible news. RIP

— Logan Lerman (@LoganLerman) June 19, 2016

I'm so sad to hear about the sudden passing of Anton Yelchin. So tragic. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with his family.

— Lacey Chabert (@IamLaceyChabert) June 19, 2016

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.

— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) 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

I am utterly heartbroken about this terrible news. Anton Yelchin was a gift to this world. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) June 19, 2016

Not only were you a beyond talented actor, one I looked up to and respected, but you by all accounts were a good man.

— Ethan Embry (@EmbryEthan) June 19, 2016

What an incredible loss of such a unique vibrant light. I'm thankful to have had you in my life.… https://t.co/Mf4iJ1GFzG

— Ashley Greene (@AshleyMGreene) June 19, 2016