Halyna Hutchins’ husband Matthew has broken his silence on her tragic death.
The cinematographer was killed on Thursday, after actor Alec Baldwin accidentally misfired a prop gun on the set of his new movie ‘Rust’ in New Mexico.
Taking to Twitter on Friday night, Halyna’s devastated husband posted a photo of his late wife and their eight-year-old son Andros.
Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words. Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life. pic.twitter.com/LgEp4XVkja
— Matt Hutchins (@mhutchins) October 23, 2021
He wrote: “Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words.”
“Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life.”
In a statement on Friday, Alec said he had been in touch with Halyna’s husband.
Taking to Twitter, he wrote: “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.”
“I’m fully cooperating 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,” he added.
Halyna was pronounced dead on Thursday, after Alec accidentally misfired a prop gun on the set of his new movie ‘Rust’ in New Mexico.
According to a press release shared by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, the actor “discharged” a prop firearm on set, which also injured the film’s director Joel Souza.
Officers were called to the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico, where the incident occurred, at about 1.50 pm on Thursday, after receiving a 911 call.
Halyna, 42, was transported via helicopter to University of New Mexico Hospital, but was later pronounced dead.
Joel, 48, was treated for his injuries at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, and was later released.
Juan Rios, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office, said: “This investigation remains open and active. No charges have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses continue to be interviewed by detectives.”
