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Remembering Beloved Star Trek Icons
31 Oct
Summary
- Over a dozen actors from the Star Trek franchise have passed away.
- The cast members span original series to recent cinematic and TV entries.
- These stars left a lasting legacy on science fiction and beyond.
The Star Trek franchise has seen many of its cherished actors pass away, leaving behind a significant legacy. Walter Koenig, who portrayed Pavel Chekov in the original series and films, died on October 25, 2026, at age 90. Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his role as Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and subsequent series and films, passed away on October 29, 2026, at 86.
Nichelle Nichols, who made history as Lt. Nyota Uhura, died on July 30, 2022, at 89. Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Mr. Spock, died on February 27, 2015, at 83 after a battle with COPD. James Doohan, "Scotty" from the original series, died on July 20, 2005, at 85. DeForest Kelley, Dr. "Bones" McCoy, was the first original cast member to die, passing on June 11, 1999, at 79.
Grace Lee Whitney, Janice Rand, died on May 1, 2015, at 85. Majel Barrett, who played Nurse Chapel and other roles, died on December 18, 2008, at 76. René Auberjonois, Odo from "Deep Space Nine," died on December 8, 2019, at 79. Aron Eisenberg, Nog from "Deep Space Nine," died on September 21, 2019, at 50. Anton Yelchin, a younger actor who played Pavel Chekov in recent films, died tragically on June 19, 2016, at age 27.
