Actor Anton Yelchin Dies in Car Accident (1989-2016) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-19-2016, 02:03 PM

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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.

Yelchin started small with roles in indie films and various television shows, before breaking out in films like the crime thriller "Alpha Dog" and the teenage comedy "Charlie Bartlett." His biggest role to date has been in the rebooted "Star Trek" films — the third of which, "Star Trek Beyond" comes out in July.

Yelchin, an only child, was born in Russia. His parents were professional figure skaters who moved the family to the United States when Yelchin was a baby. Yelchin's family requests privacy at this time.

Vahan · 06-19-2016, 02:23 PM

Rest in peace. The "27 curse" rears its ugly head again.

Zoneboy · 06-19-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

Rest in peace. The "27 curse" rears its ugly head again.

As far as I know the "27 curse" only applies to music artists. I can't recall reading anything about other celebrities when that has been discussed.

Zoneboy · 06-19-2016, 02:49 PM

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Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin has died in a freak car accident at the age of 27.
The body of the Russian-born actor was found at around 1am on his driveway in San Fernadino, California. He had been hit by his own car, reports TMZ.

A friend found Yelchin's body pinned between his car and a brick mail box, which was attached to a security gate.
The car was in neutral at the time with the engine still running, with the source adding that the driveway had a steep incline.
The friend visited the home after growing concerned when Yelchin failed to attend a planned rehearsal earlier in the evening.
Police told the website that there were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. Yelchin's publicist confirmed the death.

The actor's friend Anna Kendrick tweeted her distress after learning of his death.
'This is unreal,' the Twilight star wrote on Sunday. 'Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.'
His Star Trek co-star John Cho added: '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.'
And British comedian Matt Lucas wrote: 'Dreadful news about Anton Yelchin. I thought he was an amazing actor.'

His biggest role to date had been in the rebooted Star Trek films — the third of which, Star Trek Beyond comes out in July.
Yelchin, an only child, was born in Russia.
His parents were professional figure skaters who moved the family to the United States when Yelchin was a baby.

Torgo · 06-19-2016, 04:40 PM

That's really sad. I'd recently seen him in the thriller Green Room.

Marvo301 · 06-19-2016, 06:49 PM

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EricIdlefan · 06-19-2016, 08:35 PM

May He RIP! Really sad!

06-19-2016, 02:03 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,438	Actor Anton Yelchin Dies in Car Accident (1989-2016) Link 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. Yelchin started small with roles in indie films and various television shows, before breaking out in films like the crime thriller "Alpha Dog" and the teenage comedy "Charlie Bartlett." His biggest role to date has been in the rebooted "Star Trek" films — the third of which, "Star Trek Beyond" comes out in July. Yelchin, an only child, was born in Russia. His parents were professional figure skaters who moved the family to the United States when Yelchin was a baby. Yelchin's family requests privacy at this time.
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06-19-2016, 02:49 PM	#4
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,438	Died after being run over by his own car. Link Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin has died in a freak car accident at the age of 27. The body of the Russian-born actor was found at around 1am on his driveway in San Fernadino, California. He had been hit by his own car, reports TMZ. A friend found Yelchin's body pinned between his car and a brick mail box, which was attached to a security gate. The car was in neutral at the time with the engine still running, with the source adding that the driveway had a steep incline. The friend visited the home after growing concerned when Yelchin failed to attend a planned rehearsal earlier in the evening. Police told the website that there were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. Yelchin's publicist confirmed the death. The actor's friend Anna Kendrick tweeted her distress after learning of his death. 'This is unreal,' the Twilight star wrote on Sunday. 'Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.' His Star Trek co-star John Cho added: '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.' And British comedian Matt Lucas wrote: 'Dreadful news about Anton Yelchin. I thought he was an amazing actor.' His biggest role to date had been in the rebooted Star Trek films — the third of which, Star Trek Beyond comes out in July. Yelchin, an only child, was born in Russia. His parents were professional figure skaters who moved the family to the United States when Yelchin was a baby.

06-19-2016, 04:40 PM	#5
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,037	That's really sad. I'd recently seen him in the thriller Green Room.
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06-19-2016, 02:23 PM	#2
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Rest in peace. The "27 curse" rears its ugly head again.