Anton Yelchin's death a devastating loss: Zachary Quinto

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jul 03 2016 | 10:07 AM IST
Actor Zachary Quinto says his "Star Trek" co-star Anton Yelchin's death is a "devastating loss" to the world and he and the 'Star Trek' cast are still trying to come to terms with it.
The 27-year-old actor died from "blunt traumatic asphyxia" in a freak accident at his Los Angeles home last month when his car rolled backward and trapped him against his gate.
Speaking during an appearance on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert", Quinto said, "Beautiful, beautiful guy. I don't even know how to talk about it. We already knew this was going to be a bittersweet experience as a result of the loss of Leonard (Nimoy, who died in February 20150.
"But this has been absolutely devastating for all of us. I think our goal just has to be to celebrate his incredible life and honour him. It was a terrible loss, not only to us but to audiences and the industry."
Anton was mourned at a private service by close friends and family and buried in an "undisclosed location" five days after his death at his home in Studio City, California.
On the night he died, Anton was due at rehearsals but when he failed to show up, his worried friends went to his home to check on him and found his lifeless body.
The tragic death was officially ruled an accident, however questions were raised over why the vehicle rolled back and whether it was a mechanical or human error.
An investigation is also being held into whether Anton's car was a model that should have been recalled because of a gear-shifting problem.
Quinto previously penned a touching message on Instagram, describing Anton as "enormously talented and generous of heart".
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First Published: Jul 03 2016 | 10:07 AM IST

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