Alec Baldwin shares tribute to Halyna Hutchins one year after ‘Rust’ tragedy

Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of 'Rust' after a prop gun discharged live round of bullets

By Web Desk
October 22, 2022

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Alec Baldwin paid tribute to late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who lost her life in tragic shooting incident on the set of the film Rust one year ago.

Baldwin, 64, turned to his Instagram on Friday and posted a tribute to the late cinematographer, who died on the set of their Western film in New Mexico on Oct. 21, 2021.

The 30 Rock actor shared a picture of Hutchins behind a camera and wrote in the caption, “One year ago today ... "

Baldwin’s fans and followers also took to the comments section and remembered Hutchins in heartfelt tributes.

"Stay strong my friend," actor Leslie Jordan commented, adding, "Thinking about you and all those effected [sic] by this terrible accident."

Hutchins was killed on the set of the Rust a prop gun Baldwin was holding discharged live round of bullets. Director Joel Souza was also injured in the shooting incident.

The cinematographer’s anniversary comes two weeks after a settlement was reached by Baldwin and the Hutchins estate, which filed a wrongful death lawsuit in February.

Rust will resume filming in January 2023.

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