Rust director speaks out after Alec Baldwin fatally shot Halyna Hutchins on set

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‘My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time'

Souza was also injured in the tragic incident, but was later released from hospital.‘I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna. She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch and always pushed me to be better.‘I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out….. It will surely aid in my recovery.

Hutchins, 42, was reportedly shot in the stomach when Baldwin, 63, discharged the prop gun during filming.In a tweet, the actor said: ‘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 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.

‘We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe Police Department’s investigation.’ They added: ‘We will be providing counseling services to everyone connected to the film as we work to process this awful event.’

 

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