E! Online has reported that a private service and burial was held for Anton Yelchin on Friday. The actor died during a “freak accident” at his home in California.
The funeral was held at an undisclosed location, with only close friends and family in attendance.
His death was reported as blunt traumatic asphyxia after his car rolled and pinned him against the entrance pillar at his place of residence. Yelchin passed away five days before the funeral was held.
Although foul play was not suspected and the death was ruled an accident, questions rose on whether the tragedy was due to mechanical failure. Some also question if the car was not put into the proper gear before Yelchin exited, causing it to coast forward. An investigation is underway to determine if the vehicle is one of the models recently recalled for a gear-shift issue.
Among the many stars who paid tribute to Yelchin, Zoe Saldana posted a message on Instagram saying: “Your sudden and unexpected departure has left us all broken hearted. I woke up today feeling absolute gratitude that I had you as a friend and colleague. Your life has been cut short, but I will always tell everyone about you. You were kind, present, old souled, curious, brilliant, funny, humble, honest, and undeniably talent. Good bye Anton, it was an honor to have crossed paths with you.” Saldana co-starred with Yelchin in the Star Trek movie franchise.