Rachel Zegler mourns Adam Somner's demise: 'the best at his job'

Rachel Zegler just honoured the memory of the West Side Story producer, Adam Somner.

Her tribute comes after the 57-year-old Hollywood executive passes away on November 27, before Thanksgiving, due to a tough battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer, as per Deadline.

The 23-year-old Snow White actress worked with Somner by playing the role of Maria in the 2021 adaptation of the stage musical, with him being the assistant director on the Oscar-nominated movie, directed by Steven Spielberg.

Taking to her official Instagram account, she posted a heartfelt note dedicated to the late producer via the app’s Stories feature.

“I had the honor of making west side story with adam somner when I was seventeen years old,” she began.

Zegler continued, “And with so much grace and love, he lifted me up and refused to let me stumble as I navigated the world of filmmaking. i could not have been in better hands.”

“Long story short, i loved him, as did everyone who ever got to work with him. he was the kindest, the most efficient, the wackiest and he was the best at his job,” the Y2K star added.

She further penned, “It is not fair that he won't get to do more. So much love to all of his family and all who got the honor of working with him.”

“I never took it for granted and now i will take it with me forever. adam somner, you legend. i miss you already,” Rachel Zegler concluded.