The "First Lady" of Star Trek, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, passed away this morning at 76. Widow of Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Barrett starred in multiple roles in the Trek universe – including Nurse Chapel from the original series and the voice of the Enterprise's computer in all five Star Trek series and movies. She reprised her role as the voice of the computer in the new Trek film due out in May. Of course, she is most recognizable as Deanna Troi's mother on Star Trek: The Next Generation – Lwaxana Troi, "Daughter of the Fifth House, Holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, Heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed."
I also learned today that Barrett shared the same birthday as me – February 23!
You can read the obit here on Yahoo.
Thanks, Liam, for sharing this with me!
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