Yelchin, who was best known for playing Chekov in the new Star Trek films, died after the incident, his publicist Sara Planco confirmed to TIME. “His family requests you respect their privacy at this time,” Planco said in a statement.

Tributes on social media poured in from Yelchin’s friends and colleagues, including fellow Star Trek actor Karl Urban, who was stunned by the tragedy. “I can’t believe it,” he wrote on Twitter. “I’m f— hurting bad!”

I can't believe it , I m fckn hurting bad !

— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) June 19, 2016

Actresses Anna Kendrick and Kat Dennings also paid their respects. “Anton Yelchin was one of my best friends. Can’t say anything that conveys what this feels like,” Dennings tweeted.

This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss.

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 19, 2016

“This is unreal. Anton Yelchin is such a talent. Such a huge loss,” Kendrick wrote.

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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

https://twitter.com/TylerHilton/status/744595426033074176

The sweetest, most humble, delightful, talented guy you'd ever meet. Worked together for about a year. Shocked. https://t.co/uyg2NlmhqP

— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) June 19, 2016

https://twitter.com/tylershields/status/744595006501982208

I had the pleasure of talking with Anton Yelchin twice, he was beyond kind and the coolest. What a sad day. RIP

— Partty 101nett (@MattBennett) June 19, 2016

Anton Yelchin's best years were yet to come, this is so sad.

— Brett (@BrettRedacted) June 19, 2016

This article originally appeared on Time.com