In Memoriam
Curtis Keene - 10/13/02 - Keene died due to
complications with Alzheimer's Disease. He began acting
in 1948 ("Macbeth") and appeared in the "Stargate SG-1"
episode "The Torment of Tantalus," including a recurring
role as John Allen Hill in "Cheers" in 1982.
complications with Alzheimer's Disease. He began acting
in 1948 ("Macbeth") and appeared in the "Stargate SG-1"
episode "The Torment of Tantalus," including a recurring
role as John Allen Hill in "Cheers" in 1982.
Gene Roddenberry - 10/24/91 - Known to fans and friends as "The
Great Bird of the Galaxy," Roddenberry was the man behind the vision.
He created Star Trek (which debuted in 1966). His television writing
credits include "Have Gun Will Travel" (1957), "Highway Patrol" (1955),
"West Point" (1956), "Dr. Kildare," (1961) "The Lieutenant" (1963) and of
course "Star Trek" (originally written in 1965). Roddenberry died due to
cardiac arrest after suffering a pair of dehabilitating strokes a few years
earlier. Roddenberry did manage to see "Star Trek VI" (1991, the last
film to feature his original series cast) ) just after it was completed
before he died. It was his last hurrah, so to speak. Roddenberry also
supervised the creation of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," (1987), but
died before "Deep Space Nine" premiered in 1993. After his death his
wife Majel Barrett (who played Nurse Chapel in the original Star TreK)
went through his unreleased works and managed to air two new
television series, keeping his name: "Gene Roddenberry's Earth Final
Conflict" (1997), and "Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda" (2000).
Great Bird of the Galaxy," Roddenberry was the man behind the vision.
He created Star Trek (which debuted in 1966). His television writing
credits include "Have Gun Will Travel" (1957), "Highway Patrol" (1955),
"West Point" (1956), "Dr. Kildare," (1961) "The Lieutenant" (1963) and of
course "Star Trek" (originally written in 1965). Roddenberry died due to
cardiac arrest after suffering a pair of dehabilitating strokes a few years
earlier. Roddenberry did manage to see "Star Trek VI" (1991, the last
film to feature his original series cast) ) just after it was completed
before he died. It was his last hurrah, so to speak. Roddenberry also
supervised the creation of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," (1987), but
died before "Deep Space Nine" premiered in 1993. After his death his
wife Majel Barrett (who played Nurse Chapel in the original Star TreK)
went through his unreleased works and managed to air two new
television series, keeping his name: "Gene Roddenberry's Earth Final
Conflict" (1997), and "Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda" (2000).
Jonathan Brandis - 11/19/03
- He is perhaps best known for
his role as child prodigy Lucas
Wolenczek on the NBC series
"SeaQuest DSV." Brandis died
of as of yet unknown causes.
His body was discovered in his
Los Angeles apartment with no
signs of violence or foul play.
Jonathan Brandis also played
the lead in the film "The
Neverending Story II."
- He is perhaps best known for
his role as child prodigy Lucas
Wolenczek on the NBC series
"SeaQuest DSV." Brandis died
of as of yet unknown causes.
His body was discovered in his
Los Angeles apartment with no
signs of violence or foul play.
Jonathan Brandis also played
the lead in the film "The
Neverending Story II."
Trevor Goddard - 6/7/03 - Playing
in several films, including "Mortal
Kombat," and most recently
"Pirates of the Caribbean,"
Goddard might best be known for
his role of Australian Naval Officer
Mick Brumby on the CBS series
"JAG." He died of an apparent drug
overdose. He was 40.
in several films, including "Mortal
Kombat," and most recently
"Pirates of the Caribbean,"
Goddard might best be known for
his role of Australian Naval Officer
Mick Brumby on the CBS series
"JAG." He died of an apparent drug
overdose. He was 40.
Robert Stack - 5/14/03 - Film veteran Robert
Stack died of a heart attack in the home in
Beverly Hills. Some his most notable roles
were that of Captain Rex Kramer in "Airplane,"
as well as the voice of Ultra Magnus in
"Transformers: the Movie." Stack was also a
long time host for the television series
"Unsolved Mysteries."
Stack died of a heart attack in the home in
Beverly Hills. Some his most notable roles
were that of Captain Rex Kramer in "Airplane,"
as well as the voice of Ultra Magnus in
"Transformers: the Movie." Stack was also a
long time host for the television series
"Unsolved Mysteries."
James Coburn - 11/18/02 - Coburn
died of a heart attack in his Beverly
Hills home. A long time film veteran
(1958), Coburn starred in such films
as: "Payback," "Snow Dogs," "Monsters
Inc.," "Eraser" and "Maverick." He also
provided the voice of Henry
Waternoose in "Monsters, Inc."
died of a heart attack in his Beverly
Hills home. A long time film veteran
(1958), Coburn starred in such films
as: "Payback," "Snow Dogs," "Monsters
Inc.," "Eraser" and "Maverick." He also
provided the voice of Henry
Waternoose in "Monsters, Inc."
Richard Harris - 10/25/02 - Film
veteran Harris died of Hodgkin's Disease
in the UK. Harris has been in the film
industry since 1959. Most recently he
has appeared in the two "Harry Potter"
films, "Gladiator," "The Count of Monte
Cristo," "Unforgiven," and "Patriot
Games." Including such classics as
"The Guns of Navarone," "Camelot,"
"Gulliver's Travels," and "A Man Called
Horse."
veteran Harris died of Hodgkin's Disease
in the UK. Harris has been in the film
industry since 1959. Most recently he
has appeared in the two "Harry Potter"
films, "Gladiator," "The Count of Monte
Cristo," "Unforgiven," and "Patriot
Games." Including such classics as
"The Guns of Navarone," "Camelot,"
"Gulliver's Travels," and "A Man Called
Horse."
Sir Alec Guinness - 8/5/00 -
Guinness died of liver cancer in
the UK. He is probably most
remembered in the role of
Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Star Wars"
in 1977 (then again in '80 and
'83). His first film, "Great
Expections," was in 1946.
Guinness died of liver cancer in
the UK. He is probably most
remembered in the role of
Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Star Wars"
in 1977 (then again in '80 and
'83). His first film, "Great
Expections," was in 1946.
John Colicos - 3/6/00 -
Canadian Colicos died in
a series of heart attacks.
He was the first actor to
play a Klingon in the
history of Star Trek. He
also played Baltar in
Battlestar Galactica in
1979
Canadian Colicos died in
a series of heart attacks.
He was the first actor to
play a Klingon in the
history of Star Trek. He
also played Baltar in
Battlestar Galactica in
1979
DeForest Kelley - 6/11/99 - Kelley died of
stomach cancer in Woodland Hills, California. The
first member of the original Star Trek to pass. So far
(11/20/03) the only member to pass. Played
Leonard "Bones" McCoy in six films and three
seasons plus a guest spot in 1987 on the "Next
Generation." Plus he provided his voice for the
animated series and several specials.
stomach cancer in Woodland Hills, California. The
first member of the original Star Trek to pass. So far
(11/20/03) the only member to pass. Played
Leonard "Bones" McCoy in six films and three
seasons plus a guest spot in 1987 on the "Next
Generation." Plus he provided his voice for the
animated series and several specials.
Mark Lenard - 11/22/96 -
Played Spock's father Sarek in the
original Star Trek, the animated
series and three films. He also
appeared as another character in
Star Trek I. His first job was in TV
series "Search for Tomorrow" in
1951. Lenard died of multiple
myeloma.
Played Spock's father Sarek in the
original Star Trek, the animated
series and three films. He also
appeared as another character in
Star Trek I. His first job was in TV
series "Search for Tomorrow" in
1951. Lenard died of multiple
myeloma.
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Paul Winfield - 3/7/04 - A notable
character actor, Winfield is
remembered to genre fans as playing
Captain Clark Terrell in "Star Trek II:
The Wrath of Khan," the man who is
controlled by Khan (along with
Chekov) to turn against Jim Kirk and
try and kill him. He also appeared as
the Tamarian captain Dathon in in the
'Star Trek: The Next Generation'
episode "Darmok" during season five.
character actor, Winfield is
remembered to genre fans as playing
Captain Clark Terrell in "Star Trek II:
The Wrath of Khan," the man who is
controlled by Khan (along with
Chekov) to turn against Jim Kirk and
try and kill him. He also appeared as
the Tamarian captain Dathon in in the
'Star Trek: The Next Generation'
episode "Darmok" during season five.
Richard Biggs - 5/22/04
- Best known to genre
fans for portraying Dr.
Richard Franklin on
"Babylon 5," has passed
away. According to a
news report written by
series creator J. Michael
Straczynski, Biggs died at
his home shortly after
waking up. He was 43
years old.
- Best known to genre
fans for portraying Dr.
Richard Franklin on
"Babylon 5," has passed
away. According to a
news report written by
series creator J. Michael
Straczynski, Biggs died at
his home shortly after
waking up. He was 43
years old.
Christopher Reeve - 10/10/04 -
After suffering a near fatal horse riding
accident in 1996. Reeve became
paralyzed from the neck down and
became a huge supporter of stem cel
research for the disabled. Most
notably known for the role of
Superman in four feature films, Reeve
also recently appeared as Dr. Virgil
Swan in "Smallville," the small screen
version of the adventures of young
superman Clark Kent. Reeve died of
a heart attack after complications of
bed sores. He actually had some
movement in his extremities, though
we will never know if he could have
recovered from his injury. He was 52.
After suffering a near fatal horse riding
accident in 1996. Reeve became
paralyzed from the neck down and
became a huge supporter of stem cel
research for the disabled. Most
notably known for the role of
Superman in four feature films, Reeve
also recently appeared as Dr. Virgil
Swan in "Smallville," the small screen
version of the adventures of young
superman Clark Kent. Reeve died of
a heart attack after complications of
bed sores. He actually had some
movement in his extremities, though
we will never know if he could have
recovered from his injury. He was 52.
Frank Gorshin - 5/17/05 - Following a battle with lung
cancer, emphysema and pneumonia. One of Gorshinâ
€™s best known roles was as the vengeful Bele, who
engages in a perpetual pursuit of Lokai, in the racially-
charged Original Series Star Trek episode "Let That Be
Your Last Battlefield." Frank's performance in this
episode earned him an Emmy nomination. He is
probably most well known for his energetic performance
as the Riddler in the classic '60s television series
Batman, starring Adam West. For this role, Gorshin was
also Emmy nominated.
cancer, emphysema and pneumonia. One of Gorshinâ
€™s best known roles was as the vengeful Bele, who
engages in a perpetual pursuit of Lokai, in the racially-
charged Original Series Star Trek episode "Let That Be
Your Last Battlefield." Frank's performance in this
episode earned him an Emmy nomination. He is
probably most well known for his energetic performance
as the Riddler in the classic '60s television series
Batman, starring Adam West. For this role, Gorshin was
also Emmy nominated.
James Doohan - 7/20/05 - The burly chief engineer of
the Starship Enterprise in the original "Star Trek" TV
series and motion pictures who responded to the
apocryphal command "Beam me up, Scotty." He was 85.
Doohan died at his Redmond, Washington, home with
his wife of 28 years, Wende, at his side, Los Angeles
agent and longtime friend Steve Stevens said. The
cause of death was pneumonia and Alzheimer's
disease.
the Starship Enterprise in the original "Star Trek" TV
series and motion pictures who responded to the
apocryphal command "Beam me up, Scotty." He was 85.
Doohan died at his Redmond, Washington, home with
his wife of 28 years, Wende, at his side, Los Angeles
agent and longtime friend Steve Stevens said. The
cause of death was pneumonia and Alzheimer's
disease.
Brock Peters - 8/23/05 - Pancreatic cancer. Peters gained fame as Tom
Robinson, the man accused of rape in the classic 1962 film "To Kill a
Mockingbird." Star Trek fans will remember Peters for two roles; as Admiral
Cartwright in "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" and "Star Trek VI: The
Undiscovered Country" and as Joseph Sisko, Benjamin Sisko's New Orleans-
based father who ran his own creole restaurant. Peters, who gave the eulogy at
his "Mockingbird" co-star Gregory Peck's funeral in 2003, had a deep, resonant
voice that was well suited for voiceover and animation work. Peters' original name
was George Fisher, but he dropped it in 1953 once he began his acting career.
He was 78.
Robinson, the man accused of rape in the classic 1962 film "To Kill a
Mockingbird." Star Trek fans will remember Peters for two roles; as Admiral
Cartwright in "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" and "Star Trek VI: The
Undiscovered Country" and as Joseph Sisko, Benjamin Sisko's New Orleans-
based father who ran his own creole restaurant. Peters, who gave the eulogy at
his "Mockingbird" co-star Gregory Peck's funeral in 2003, had a deep, resonant
voice that was well suited for voiceover and animation work. Peters' original name
was George Fisher, but he dropped it in 1953 once he began his acting career.
He was 78.
Star Trek
Andreas Katsulas - 2/13/06 - Lung
Cancer. Even though Katsulas played
Romulan Commander Tomalak "Star
Trek: the Next Generation" (and a guest
starring role in "Enterprise"), he was
best known for his 5-year role as Narn
Ambassador G'Kar on "Babylon 5." The
kind hearted character was a fan favorite
and will be sorely missed. Katsulas'
television and film credits are quite
extensive, including roles in "The
Fugitive," "Executive Decision," and
"Alien Nation." He was 59.
Cancer. Even though Katsulas played
Romulan Commander Tomalak "Star
Trek: the Next Generation" (and a guest
starring role in "Enterprise"), he was
best known for his 5-year role as Narn
Ambassador G'Kar on "Babylon 5." The
kind hearted character was a fan favorite
and will be sorely missed. Katsulas'
television and film credits are quite
extensive, including roles in "The
Fugitive," "Executive Decision," and
"Alien Nation." He was 59.
Jane Wyatt - 10/20/06 - Natural causes. Wyatt played Amanda
Grayson, Spock's mother in the TOS episode "Journey to Babel" and
then again in "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home." With her death, it
marks the occassion where both actors that played Spock's (Leonard
Nimoy) parents are dead. She was 96.
Grayson, Spock's mother in the TOS episode "Journey to Babel" and
then again in "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home." With her death, it
marks the occassion where both actors that played Spock's (Leonard
Nimoy) parents are dead. She was 96.
Alexander Courage - 5/18/08
- Courage was the main behind
the music. He created the orginal
"Star Trek" theme music. He
worked on numberous projects
for Star Trek during the time of
the original series. He was 89.
- Courage was the main behind
the music. He created the orginal
"Star Trek" theme music. He
worked on numberous projects
for Star Trek during the time of
the original series. He was 89.
Jerry Goldsmith - 7/21/04 - Goldsmith was a man of many talents.
A world renowned composer, he scored the music for "Star Trek: the
Motion Picture," "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," "Star Trek: First
Contact," "Star Trek: Insurrection," "Star Trek: Nemesis" and also
provided the main theme for "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He is
survived by his son, composer Joel Goldsmith ("Star Trek Voyager,"
"Stargate SG-1," "Stargate: Atlantis". Jerry Goldsmith was 89.
A world renowned composer, he scored the music for "Star Trek: the
Motion Picture," "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier," "Star Trek: First
Contact," "Star Trek: Insurrection," "Star Trek: Nemesis" and also
provided the main theme for "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He is
survived by his son, composer Joel Goldsmith ("Star Trek Voyager,"
"Stargate SG-1," "Stargate: Atlantis". Jerry Goldsmith was 89.
Babylon 5
Stargate
Other Sci-fi
Don S. Davis - 6/29/08 - Heart Attack - Don co-
starred on "Stargate SG-1" as Major General George
Hammond for the show's first seven years, helping to
launch the enduring science fiction franchise. He is
also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland
Briggs in Twin Peaks.
Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and
crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical
condition that restricted his workload, but returned for
several guest appearances on SG-1 and Stargate
Atlantis in the following years. Don worked hard to
improve his health, and continued to work both on
screen and off until his death.
Don's list of film and television credits is lengthy,
dating back to 1982. He met Stargate co-star Richard
Dean Anderson on the set of MacGyver, where Don
worked as a stunt double for actor Dana Elcar.
When production on Stargate SG-1 began in 1997,
the producers tapped Davis to play the base
commander -- originally written to be a by-the-book
antagonist, but quickly softened by Don's own
personality and experience.
Don's final Stargate appearance is in "Stargate:
Continuum," the SG-1 DVD movie that will be
released July 29 in North America. Many fans of Don's
work have had the opportunity to meet him in person,
as he was also a regular face at fan conventions
around the world. Fans learned that behind General
Hammond was a Southern gentleman with a big
heart, a no-nonsense attitude, and all the love and
respect one could imagine. He was 65.
starred on "Stargate SG-1" as Major General George
Hammond for the show's first seven years, helping to
launch the enduring science fiction franchise. He is
also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland
Briggs in Twin Peaks.
Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and
crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical
condition that restricted his workload, but returned for
several guest appearances on SG-1 and Stargate
Atlantis in the following years. Don worked hard to
improve his health, and continued to work both on
screen and off until his death.
Don's list of film and television credits is lengthy,
dating back to 1982. He met Stargate co-star Richard
Dean Anderson on the set of MacGyver, where Don
worked as a stunt double for actor Dana Elcar.
When production on Stargate SG-1 began in 1997,
the producers tapped Davis to play the base
commander -- originally written to be a by-the-book
antagonist, but quickly softened by Don's own
personality and experience.
Don's final Stargate appearance is in "Stargate:
Continuum," the SG-1 DVD movie that will be
released July 29 in North America. Many fans of Don's
work have had the opportunity to meet him in person,
as he was also a regular face at fan conventions
around the world. Fans learned that behind General
Hammond was a Southern gentleman with a big
heart, a no-nonsense attitude, and all the love and
respect one could imagine. He was 65.
| My dad and I with Don Davis at a convention in August, 2004 |
Isaac Hayes - 8/10/08 - He
entered the Stargate universe in
2005, playing the Jaffa Tolok in
Season 8's pivotal, 3-episode arc
"Reckoning" (Parts 1 and 2) and
"Threads." He also narrated the
short segment "Teal'c P.I." in the
show's 200th episode. In addition
to his inestimable music career,
which included the famous
"Theme From Shaft" in the 1970s,
Hayes provided the voice of Chef
on the animated series "South
Park."
entered the Stargate universe in
2005, playing the Jaffa Tolok in
Season 8's pivotal, 3-episode arc
"Reckoning" (Parts 1 and 2) and
"Threads." He also narrated the
short segment "Teal'c P.I." in the
show's 200th episode. In addition
to his inestimable music career,
which included the famous
"Theme From Shaft" in the 1970s,
Hayes provided the voice of Chef
on the animated series "South
Park."