" actor passed away from a gunshot wound to the chest, as determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner on Wednesday. The manner of death for the 37-year-old "Siberia" actor was ruled a homicide. The tragic incident occurred during an attempted robbery in Los Angeles on Saturday.
's mother, , told TMZ that her son was shot when he and a colleague confronted three men trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. Authorities reported that did not resist, yet he was still fatally shot. On Sunday, , paid tribute to him in a statement to Variety.
"Not just a talented actor who was committed to his craft but a real moral example to everyone who knew him," noted. "Standing for hard work, tenacity and a never give up attitude. "In the highs and lows of a challenging profession he always kept his chin up and kept striving for the best he could be.
Our time with was a privilege we would wish on everyone. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.
" Former fiancee grieves 's former fiancee, , also expressed her grief, sharing a heartfelt video on TikTok on Monday. "If the person who did this, if you're watching, I'm sorry, but you shot the wrong guy," she said in the clip. , who remained friends with after their 2013 engagement ended, urged the shooter to "get a real job.
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