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Star Trek co-stars reacts to death of Anton Yelchin

BySarabeth Pollock|
HOLLYWOOD - APRIL 30: (L-R) Actors John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Zachary Quinto, executive producer Bryan Burk, actors Eric Bana, Chris Pine, Jimmy Bennett and director/producer J.J. Abrams arrive on the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of 'Star Trek' at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on April 30, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD - APRIL 30: (L-R) Actors John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Zachary Quinto, executive producer Bryan Burk, actors Eric Bana, Chris Pine, Jimmy Bennett and director/producer J.J. Abrams arrive on the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of 'Star Trek' at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on April 30, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Star Trek, Alpha Dogs star Anton Yelchin dies in a tragic accident at the age of 27 and the Star Trek community is heartbroken.

Anton Yelchin, best known for his portrayal as Ensign Pavel Chekhov in the rebooted Star Trek franchise, has died in a freak accident at his Los Angeles home Sunday morning. Yelchin is the only child of Russian immigrant parents; his loss on Father’s Day is nothing less than a tragedy.

The newest installment of the franchise, Star Trek Beyond, is due to hit theaters in July, and his absence will no doubt cast a pall upon the opening of the film. Members of the cast and crew have been posting regularly on social media about how excited they are about the film, and several cast members will be on hand at San Diego Comic Con in July for the world premiere. 

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As soon as the horrible news broke, the Internet came alive with prayers and well wishes to Yelchin’s family and his Star Trek cast mates. Karl Urban and John Cho immediately posted their grief-stricken responses on Twitter, while Zachary Quinto penned a touching tribute on Instagram. Notably missing from the cast is Zoe Saldana, who is celebrating her 38th birthday today. Here’s a look at what Yelchin’s Star Trek costars had to say about his tragic passing.

Star Trek Beyond opens July 27.

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