Anton Yelchin’s parents still visit his grave nearly every day

The parents of the late actor Anton Yelchin keep his memory alive.

In Variety The new profile of the Hollywood Forever cemetery – the legendary place of rest for many industry titans in Los Angeles – the co -owner Tyler Cassity revealed that Yelchin’s parents, Irina and Viktor, visit the actor’s grave almost every day, nine years after his tragic death at 27.

“I have never met a vigil like theirs,” Cassity said at the exit.

The cemetery co -owner also revealed that the Star Trek The actor’s parents chose Hollywood forever as Yelchin’s last place of rest due to the life -size bronze statue made to his likeness that they wanted to erect in his honor. According to VarietyThese statues have a starting price at $ 95,000, and Yelchin’s family has been informed that other local commemorative parks would not allow the statue on their land.

The talented young star of Huff, Alpha Dog, And Charlie Bartlett Was killed in a bizarre accident that left him pinned between his Jeep Grand Cherokee and a stone chronicle just outside his house in Los Angeles in June 2016. The car model had already been recalled due to transmission problems.

Yelchin had completed his work on a few projects before his death, including Star Trek beyondIn which he took over the role of Pavel Chekov, whom he played in the two previous films in the popular franchise. Three years after his death, Yelchin was the subject of a documentary, Love, Antoshawho honored his life and his career.

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In the month following his death, countless Hollywood personalities paid tribute to the star, as well as his family who released a full page announcement in a number of The Hollywood Reporter To show their gratitude to those who cried by their side.

“Thank you to all those who sent flowers and gifts, for your condolences and your kind words and to all those who came to celebrate the life of our dear son, Anton,” read his parents’ tribute under a black and white photo of the actor. “We are deeply grateful for your unconditional love … It would be surprised at the number of hearts and souls that he touched. Thank you very much.”