Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin pass away age 27 after being run over by his car

Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in "Star Trek" movies, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, June 19. Anton was found dead at around 1 A.M. after being run over by his own car at his home in Studio City, California. He was 27.

According to police, Anton was killed when his car, which was parked in his driveway, rolled backwards and pinned him against a brick mailbox and a security fence. He was on his way to meet friends for a rehearsal and when he didn't show up, they went to his home and found him by his car.

His publicist Jennifer Allen said in a statement, "Actor Anton Yelchin was killed in a fatal traffic collision early this morning. His family requests you respect their privacy at this time."

Anton was mourned by his "Star Trek" family with a tribute posted on the movie's website. Directors J.J. Abrams and Justin Lin as well as co-stars Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Karl Urban also paid tribute to the late actor through social media.

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.

A photo posted by Zachary Quinto (@zacharyquinto) on Jun 19, 2016 at 12:31pm PDT

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

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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