RIP Anton Yelchin

[newaunty.livejournal.com]

This isn't a request, just a comment. I know this isn't social media, but I feel a need to post this somewhere I'm surrounded by people who will understand.

I'm trying to read fanfic this morning, and every time I see Chekov, I feel an overwhelming sense of loss. Poor Anton. Can't believe he's gone. I think fanfic will forever be tainted for me now.

Comments

[haikitteh.livejournal.com]

It really is a tragedy, just a tragic accident. He was just a kid, really. I can't stop thinking about him, either.

I think there's going to be a big party post in his honor tomorrow at ontd_startrek, if you'd like to join and remember him with us.

[mclazypants.livejournal.com]

I feel you on this. Especially when fics have been a source of comfort and happiness for me. Initially, I felt guilt at feeling attached to this person who I don't really know personally but feels like a huge part of my life. I felt pretentious for mourning because there are real people out there who knew him personally that my grief felt farcical.

I'm still trying to deal with this. At the end of the day, it's undeniable that he has touched our lives in some way, and for that, I'm thankful to Anton. I try read fics now, and I just appreciate at how this Chekov is Anton, you know? The quirkiness, the obvious intelligence --that's what Anton brought to the role, and I'll love him forever for that.

[(Anonymous)]

I've been feeling like this all week and just an overwhelming sadness at the whole situation. Which in part I feel ridiculous because I didn't know him, he has real family and friends that really knew him and are mourning this wonderful person they lost. I think for me it's just he was so young, he had so much left to do and he was taken in such a freak accident. The best way to remember him though as fans is to enjoy his work. Watch the movies and TV episodes he was in and appreciate his work. Don't let his death taint the characters he brought to life, I feel that would be the last thing he would want.

[trekfan.livejournal.com]

it will be hard to watch ST Beyond and see Anton's Chekov and realize that wonderful actor is no longer with us. May he RIP.