Yahoo Finance Supernatural's Jensen Ackles pays tribute to Rust's Halyna Hutchins
Supernatural star Jensen Ackles has honoured the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a touching Instagram tribute.
Hutchins tragically died last week while working in New Mexico on the upcoming western movie Rust, which Ackles stars in.
She was shot by a prop gun by lead actor Alec Baldwin, which also resulted in the injury of director Joel Souza. According to court records, Baldwin had been told the gun was safe.
Sharing four images of Hutchins on the set, Ackles wrote: "I'm not even sure where to start. This has been a tragedy of epic proportions that we are all still processing.
"Earlier last week I felt compelled to tell Halyna just how awesome I thought she was. I told her how incredible I thought her camera shots were and just how exciting it was to watch her and her team work. Truly. She laughed and said thank you and gave me a hug.
"I'll forever be thankful we had that moment."
The actor continued: "She had a spunk and passion that infected the entire crew from the top down. She was an inspiration. My heart and prayers go out to Halyna's husband, son and the rest of her family.
"There just aren't enough words to express what an immense loss this is. She will be incredibly missed by all of us who knew and admired her."
Ackles went on to share the links to the AFI scholarship fund in her name, as well as her GoFundMe memorial page, encouraging followers to donate if they are able.
Baldwin previously spoke of his "shock and sadness" at the tragic incident.
"There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours," he wrote on social media.
"I'm fully co-operating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.
Filming on Rust has now been suspended indefinitely while the official investigation continues.
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