Yellowjacket's Melanie Lynskey pays tribute to late Julian Sands
Yellowjackets' Melanie Lynskey has shared a touching tribute to her former co-star Julian Sands, who was sadly confirmed deceased this week after he went missing in the San Gabriel Mountains six months ago.
Reacting to the sad news, Lynskey penned a lengthy tribute to Sands via Instagram yesterday (June 29), illustrated by an old photograph of the two gazing at each other as they danced.
"Julian Sands. I met you on the set of Rose Red in 2000. A Room With A View was a movie I had seen dozens of times, and I adored you in it," her caption began.
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"I was so nervous I could barely speak to you. When I did finally tell you what the movie/you meant to me, I was struck by your humility, your lack of ego, the absence of any grandstanding. I got the sense that it was a very special film to you but also just a job, in a long line of interesting, eclectic jobs, all of which you were so grateful to have had.
"We became fast friends. You bought me so many presents, mostly huge and intimidating non-fiction books and classical music CDs."
The Last of Us star went on to recall their close bond throughout the time they worked together and beyond.
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She revealed how he took her to the opera after he discovered she had never been and how she teasingly played him an entire rap album in return.
"You were gracious and patient and tons of fun. We lost touch, but I have never forgotten your kindness and I will never forget you. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones [heart emoji]."
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