Anton Yelchin (27), 'Star Trek's Chekov, Has Died

[Connor Harrison]

Sad news breaking from America this evening.

27 year old Anton Yelchin, best known as Chekov in the new and upcoming 'Star Trek' films, was killed in a tragic car accident. He was 27 years old.

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jun/19/anton-yelchin-star-trek-actor-dies-car-crash

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

[member="Connor Harrison"]
Terrible news.

 

[Nyx]

This is tragic. I thought he was one of the best of the new Trek actors. A prominent career, and life, ended before it could really blossom.
Sad to see him go, and he will be dearly missed.

 

[Bolt]

TRAITOR!! POSTING TREK IN A WARS SITE!!!

In all seriousness, I enjoyed his portrayal a lot. He will be missed.

 

[Voices of The Deep]

Wtf man he was like my fav actor and character in the new movies....this is horrible. ;-;

RIP young prince...

 

[Aithne Charr]

Wow.... just wow.

 

[Kei Amadis]

So many of the best actors go far too young. Very sad. He'll be remembered at his best.

 

[Xiarr Sair]

Oh no....

 

[Mirshko Betna]

He was amazing. And his portrayal of Chekov was spot on. He will be missed.....

 

[Micah tol Powl]

Definitely one of my favorite of the NuTrek actors.

Much sadness.

 

[Katelyn Feanor]

Why do so many people keep on dying as of late? It's just so……I can't think of words to describe this.

Anton Yelchin was and will continue to be a great person. His role as Chekov in Star Trek was one of my favorites. He was a natural actor and he had a promising career ahead of him in acting. Just, I hope he is happy wherever he currently is at this moment. Despite his body being dead, his legacy as a person will live on in our hearts. I hope that his family does find peace after this incident.

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

Awful news.

Much to young to be taken.