R.I.P. Anton Yelchin; Fans And Famous Friends Remember The 27-Year-Old "Star Trek" Actor

Actor Anton Yelchin has been found dead at his San Fernando Valley home, mere weeks before the release of his new film Star Trek Beyond. He was 27 years old.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department revealed the unusual and highly tragic details of his death in a statement (courtesy of Deadline).

“On Sunday, June 19 at 1:10 in the morning, a fatal traffic collision occurred,” it began.

“It was the result of the victim’s own car rolling backwards down his steep driveway, pinning him against a brick mailbox pillar and security fence.

“The victim was on his way to meet his friends for rehearsal. And when he didn’t show up, his friends went to his house, where they found him deceased by his car. It appeared he had momentarily exited his car leaving it in the driveway.”

Paramount, the studio behind Star Trek Beyond, mourned their young star in a statement:

“All of us at Paramount join the world in morning the untimely passing of Anton Yelchin. As a member of the Star Trek family, he was beloved by so many and he will missed by all. We share our deepest condolences with his mother, father and family.”

Yelchin, who was born in Russia to famed figure skaters, emigrated to America with his family as a six-month-old, and scored his first acting gig at the age of nine.

He first came to prominence with the thriller Alpha Dog, before scoring the role of Chekov in the newly-rebooted Star Trek series. He also played Kyle Reese in Terminator: Salvation, which he followed up with the indie movies The Beaver, Like Crazy, Only Lovers Left Alive and, most recently, Green Room.

Yelchin voiced Clumsy Smurf in this decade’s series of Smurfs movies too.

Celebrities, collaborators, friends and fans flooded Twitter to offer their condolences and remember Yelchin, considered one of the most promising young actors of his generation.

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

— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) 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 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

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

Sad news for such a talented young man. Condolences to the family of Anton Yelchin.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) June 20, 2016

So very sad to hear the awful news about Anton Yelchin. Such a fine actor with his whole career ahead of him. He will be remembered always.

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) June 19, 2016

Anton Yelchin was a great actor and an even better person. What a cool guy. He will be missed by all #AntonYelchin pic.twitter.com/bVN7Y3dmJa

— McG (@McGsWonderland) June 19, 2016

Anton Yelchin. Gone way too soon. So sad.

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) June 19, 2016

Absolutely devastated to hear about Anton Yelchin. He was such a gifted, natural actor & a deeply kind man. My thoughts are with his family.

— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) June 19, 2016

I can't believe this. I am so sad... #RIP Anton Yelchin. One of my favorite male actors.Another one we've lost too young...just devastating.

— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) June 19, 2016

Beyond sad and stunned to hear about Anton Yelchin.

So talented.

So tragic.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

— Dane DeHaan (@danedehaan) 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

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

Yelchin now joins the macabre "27 Club", a group of talents who coincidentally passed away too soon, aged 27. It includes Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin and Kurt Cobain.

Star Trek Beyond is still expected to arrive in Australian cinemas July 21.

RIP.

Photo: Paramount.