'There's no telling how far up the ladder he may have climbed,' Shatner says about his 'Boston Legal' co-star.
By Larry Carroll
Justin Mentell
Photo: Michael Bezjian/ Getty Images
An acting legend, most stars would be honored to simply be recognized by William Shatner. On Tuesday (February 2), the Hollywood veteran paid tribute to a colleague — but sadly, they were under the worst of circumstances.
"I'm deeply saddened to hear about Justin Mentell," Shatner wrote on his Twitter page, acknowledging the recent death of his "Boston Legal" co-star. "There's no telling how far up the ladder he may have climbed. My sympathies to his family."
Mentell, a 27-year-old actor who played attorney Garrett Wells on the ABC show from 2005 to 2006, was found dead Monday near his crashed Jeep, the aftermath of a car accident in rural Wisconsin.
Although he had only appeared in a handful of projects, Mentell made an impact on "Boston Legal" fans alongside Shatner. The actor had also appeared in the recent CGI/ live action blockbuster "G-Force."
The Iowa County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday that Mentell died when his vehicle careened off a highway and down a steep embankment, colliding with two trees. Mentell was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was thrown from the Jeep. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident is believed to have occurred around 3:30 a.m. and was first reported at 8:30 a.m. According to a deputy with knowledge of the tragedy, there was "no indication" alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash, and routine toxicology reports won't be available for six to eight weeks.
A statement on the actor's Web site says that memorial services are being planned at a later date.
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