A Farewell - DeForest Kelley - A Tribute

A Farewell - DeForest Kelley - A Tribute
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[@Hibernicus1968]

I've read that Kelley and his wife lived quite modestly in an ordinary suburban house, and because he managed his money well, lived quite comfortably on the residuals from Star Trek (and what he eventually made from the films) and convention appearances through the 1970s. Because of his modest lifestyle and good money management, he was financially pretty well off, and on at least a few occasions, sent money to fans who were in need -- always with the request that they keep it quiet so that he didn't get inundated with requests he'd have to start turning down. By all accounts he was a genuinely honest, decent, kind, and generous man.

[@mamovaka]

I know that nimoy and shatner made sure Kelly got paid 1m for st6 so he would be ok for the rest of his retirement

[@margsyn]

Recently I read that Leonard Nimoy had tears in his eyes when he screened the first movie with Karl Urban as McCoy. Apparently Karl really captured the essence of a young McCoy.

[@apphappy3796]

Yes Urban did I was so amazed at how well he brought the "Bones" character to life with new ST films 🖖🏻

[@arthouston7361]

I agree that Karl did McCoy as we all wanted to see him being done.

[@ADBH-sd8cz]

He was one of the best things that came from those movies. I really think he both respect to DeForest, while making the role his own.

[@stormhawk3319]

Incredible how his performance actually inspired people in real life to pursue a career in medicine.

[@WHR17]

He was Star Trek’s moral compass. Always keeping the Captain and crew in line. He was the heart and emotion, the exact opposite to Spock’s cold logic and calculation. The relationships between these characters is the bedrock of Star Trek. These actors brilliance is what gave the show it’s longevity.

[@Elnont]

De Kelley, like Nimoy, brought gravitas to the original series. He’s one of the strongest acting talents they had. Rest in peace DeForest Kelley.

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

Hear, hear!!

[@susanmccormick6022]

My fav character.

[@edenjon]

..ū

[@magnificentmuttley154]

Too many of us who grew up watching Star Trek in the 70's didnt have the benefit of being familiar with the larger body of Kelley's work. Star Trek as only part of that... Deprived of interviews & other opportunities to get to know the person, not their characters, one can eventually see the person through their roles. It takes a long time for me to do that though, because its necessary for me to see them in a range of roles I simply came along too late to experience Kelley's 50's & 60's career. But this documentary really helps me appreciate what I suspected all along- - - that he was gentle, quiet, & contemplative. And best of all, unlike so many celebrities, he "walked the walk" in his personal life; he truly was & is a good man; an excellent role model. And he comes from a time when film & television were still noble. They were in the finest form theyll ever be, IMO, & that will not be repeated *Rest In Peace* *Your Work Has Changed Us Forever:* DeForest Kelley Leonard Nimoy James Doohan Gene Roddenberry Rod Serling Alan Lansberg Lloyd Bridges Robert Lansing... and so many others

[@apphappy3796]

YES INDEED🖖🏻

[@sshannon1948]

I am 65 now but I can remember the first time I was exposed to the original Star Trek: it was in 1967 and as I was in my parents' bedroom, I walked across the room, glanced casually across the room and glanced at the TV and Star Trek was on. It has been such a long journey. Why would have thought that from that first beginning in 1967 all of this would have come? What a great retrospective piece.

[@indyphoto1]

Growing up I had no idea he was a 'cowboy'. Now I see his great work outside of Star Trek and marvel at how great he was. Rest In Peace

[@jessefrankel2055]

Long ago, it was, "Shut up Spock, we're rescuing you." Now, it's "I'm up here with you, Leonard. And the view is spectacular." RIP to a lot of the Star Trek crew along with DeForest Kelly.

[@rickyreed9754]

I had the honor of meeting DeForest Kelly decades ago. He was a very funny and amusing man. I even made him laugh a few times. Your an awesome man Mr. Kelly. RIP sir. Over time I've had off the wall chance meetings with Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner and few of the other original Star Trek actors. Thank you all for enriching our lives as well as out imagination.

[@teto85]

He was, and is, an inspiration for my medical career.

[@unclefungus7010]

Doc! RESPECT!🖖

[@jeffk1482]

Indeed! 🖖

[@Eagledocstew]

Definitely went into medicine because of McCoy. What a fantastic role model

[@chrismayer3919]

Team Trek was just that; a team that worked together to make it happen. DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, all of them together with Gene Roddenberry carried the team to greatness in the annals of cinema history! Save me a hypospray, Doctor McCoy, and R.I.P. DeForest Kelley

[@wolfchacer0139]

Seeing DeForest on the Pilot of ST TNG still brings a tear to my eye, his talk with Data still the same humor as with dealing with Spock. His last comment though " You treat her like a Lady...and she'll always bring ya home" still hits me even these many years after his passing.

[@rogersmith9808]

One of those scarce Hollywood personalities that didn't let stardom go to his head. From everything that I've ever read, watched, or heard... Mr. Kelley was a down to earth, friendly, personable, fellow who lived-up to the whole "southern gentleman" persona. Think about it.... anybody ever hear any dirt or negativity involving this guy? 👍 We need more of these type of folks in Hollywood and less of the stereotypical "little shitz" that makes up the other 98%!! 😒

[@justinsinkevich9868]

Hard to believe he's been gone 20 years now. He will always be remembered. Him, Nimoy and Shatner had such amazing chemistry, I don't think it can be equalled.

[@ingurlund9657]

It was wonderful. And gave me and a hundred million other people so much pleasure.

[@Shadowkey392]

I dunno. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Carl Urban have done a pretty good job of equalling it.

[@kitcat7538]

@Definitely Maybe Shatner is a tease and likes to play the clown, but he is very, very intelligent.

[@kitcat7538]

@@Shadowkey392 NO WAY!!! The aren't even in the same galaxy.

[@matthewmehegan3475]

@@kitcat7538 Agree totally.

[@maryoliver3868]

I was privileged to meet Mr. Kelley at a convention. Gene Roddenberry had recently passed away and Mr. Kelley's comments reflected the sorrow of the fans there. He had arthritis in his hands and was unable to sign autographs in person, but did give out presigned photos. He was a true gentleman, a wonderful actor, and a true Trekker. Still miss him today, but by the grace of film, I can see him aboard the Enterprise sometimes. R. I. P., Mr. Kelley. Thank you for bringing Dr. McCoy to life.

[@carolenichols6946]

I loved this man, and the character he brought to life. I'm so grateful that Karl Urban continues to portray the character with expertise.

[@mm-gl7sz]

Karl Urban hasn't played Dr. McCoy in a while. Been playing Billy Butcher on The Boys

[@JRobbySh]

Yes, Uban brings to the role the same flavor.

[@donsmeltzer4083]

He’s not dead as long as we remember him.

[@mvpd]

Don Smeltzer . Exactly

[@griffinpeoples7197]

" Yes The Soul Does Not Age, Never Ages' , It Just Merrily Records (the) "Growth"...

[@fjccommish]

He was an actor - that's it.

[@jameshhenderson8243]

Don Smeltzer A class act all the way.

[@drewski1535]

Right he’s on a new mission making other people well and healthy again

[@JayS1889]

Deforest Kelley is is the only one of the original series that I never met and I will always be sad. He seems very humble in his career of Star Trek but his performances will live on forever every time I watch. Forever and beyond. RIP Dr McCOY

[@80scaveman23]

If DeForest Kelly was on your TV screen rather a western or Star Trek you knew you watching a great show. He lives forever in our hearts and on our TV screens.

[@ZeeZeeBun]

I always loved DeForest Kelly... His work as McCoy was nothing short of legendary, and he always seemed like such a soft, caring man... You could just hear it in his voice.. And.. honestly he always on some level reminded me of my late grandfather.. which kinda made me gravitate to him even more. I wish I could've met him.

[@CNormanHocker]

Remeber The Undiscovered Country? DeForest and Leonard were putting a guidance system on a torpedo. Greatest line spoken, "I'd give real money if he'd shut up!" Best line ever!

[@eviesphone]

Although I have no money, I'd give what I have, to bring them all back! That's just how I feel!

[@datacipher]

He had many great lines throughout all the years of Trek. I remember in the debut at the theatre as the explosions and torpedo blasts were going off, the real trekkies on opening night were aghast at the damage being done to the beloved enterprise. Plummer was doing a great job with his wild gloating Shakespearean lines.... and yes when deforest dead panned that line it killed! The theatre erupted.

[@k1productions87]

@@datacipher Unfortunately I could not fully take in the scene when I first saw it. I was only 10 years old at the time, and the floating blood scene earlier in the movie scared the crap out of me. With every torpedo hit, I covered my eyes (especially after Chang said "shall we not revenge") as I was anticipating any moment the gravity would fail and Klingon troops would beam in and start spreading more zero-G blood through the corridors. Though I do distinctly remember the whole theater cheering after the bird-of-prey exploded

[@kevinbanks6855]

There are very few PROFESSIONALS like him today. He will always be a "CLASS AST".

[@arthouston7361]

I grew up watching the old westerns, and I recognized Dee Kelly. When I first saw him on Star Trek, and as soon as he opened his mouth, I knew I was going to love this series.

[@scribe56]

There's a great little Western with Henry Fonda.And richard Widmark called Warlock. He was in that. Has a really fine part. We just happened to find the movie one night and my mom and I stayed up and watched the whole thing. Really good movie good cast. But we were so thrilled to see him as if he were a family member who had made it good. I think he was my mom's favorite character on star trek

[@Nickos1b]

I can't forget DeForest Kelley as my late brother as a kid used to entertain us by imitating that raised eyebrow expression of him in StarTrek . Every time I think of one I remember the other and get misty eyed. Rest in peace all loved ones.

[@SpeccyMan]

I grew up watching TOS and for me it will always be the best. It may just be something as simple as the fact that as a child it was magical but as an adult I came to realise that what made it magical was the quality of the acting and the great characters played by those great actors. There could only be one Kirk and William Shatner was him, only one Spock and Leonard Nimoy was him, only one Bones and DeForest Kelly was most definitely him and one Scotty and James Doohan was him. All great actors, it is that simple.

[@apphappy3796]

YES INDEED I did grow up with it also.🖖🏻

[@LTWeezie]

It was a privilege to know him. Every time I saw him, on the set or at a convention, he ALWAYS asked if I had new photos of my horses, and I always made sure I did. We would sit and talk about horses...how amazing they are. One of my best friends was in the hospital visiting with him just before we lost him. I was always concerned because he usually had a cigarette...I have several photos of him where he is smoking. Those damn things have robbed the world of so many wonderful people. Were it possible to turn back time and eliminate them. The world is a lesser place without him.

[@josephpowelliii9169]

"Bones" was great. The chemistry between him and the others was exquisite. I miss them all😢....!

[@frstcontact]

Thanks to all of the Original Star Trek Crew for making dreams come true. God bless each and everyone of you and let history never forget the name ,"ENTERPRISE" .

[@ikcerabsin9886]

Over 30 years ago, I met Deforest Kelly at a Star Trek convention that I took my mom to. He allowed me to take a picture of him with my mom on stage. The smile on my mom's face. Priceless! A truly kind, genuine, good hearted man. My mom also passed away and I will always be grateful for that picture.

[@theenzoferrari458]

Hey man. Keep that picture and pass it down your generation. Put it on some kinda laminate or something to preserve it.

[@tracylf5409]

So sorry for your loss. No one ever wants to lose their mum....

[@JJJZANESVILLE2]

@@tracylf5409 I lost my beloved mom and dad a few years ago. I am 67. There was some grief. They were married for over 50 years and still loved each other. Yes, I was lucky. Yet....I was OK with their deaths. I spent the last five weeks of my dad's life, who died before my mom, with him and her in their home. To me, Tracy, it just seemed like the natural arc of life. But I truly realize, I really do, how fortunate I was to have two loving parents who died in their mid 80's. SO MANY others will never have had the same experience. Know what I mean?

[@JJJZANESVILLE2]

@@tracylf5409 I was offered grief counseling. To this day, I have been OK. I dearly loved both of them but.....they died. And I will.

[@speeknoevil1803]

That I a great story. How lucky you are to have been a part of it.

[@OneLastHitB4IGo]

It wouldn't have been Star Trek without him. RIP Dr McCoy

[@ISCREAM.STORE1]

bones was always one of my favorites. you could tell that the leading 3 being leonard, william, and deforest, were brilliant because the relationship the characters have in the show is believable to the viewer, and thats what makes a show good or bad, no matter what the story line is. i gotta say the new bones on the new star treks, well he does deforest a great honor, he has fully embodied the character deforest created. imo

[@1btlfan]

At the conventions I have been lucky enough to attend, DeForest was the kindest and most humble of the guests. I still can't believe he's gone.

[@JonBlondell]

This is a beautiful tribute. God Bless him and his family.

[@sr60630]

Bones saying goodbye to his dad in ST5 always touches me. He was so great in that role. I'm always amazed when people put down ST5. Of all the Trek movies, it's still my favorite.

[@aeondecker9210]

Deforest Kelly inspired more people to become medical professionals then anybody ,any programs ever did r.i.p and thank you

[@Snoopy7666]

An icon, and yet a simple man of immense heart...it's true - Star Trek would not have been "Star Trek" without DeForest Kelley.

[@edwardpennacchini7841]

To those great actors that we have all loved and admired for all these years, DeForest Kelly, Leonard Nimoy, James Doohan, I can only say: "Course heading, Captain? Second star to the right and straight on till morning"

[@MarksUselessChannel]

So sad that these days are gone. "you treat her like a Lady, and she'll always bring you home.." goes far beyond a line in a script.

[@johnelston7023]

EAGLE So very, very, true. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@hugebartlett1884]

I have never forgotten those words,. I felt a thrill go through me the first time I heard them, and to this day, when I see this scene, I repeat them along with Doctor "Bones" McCoy. Thank you, De, RIP.

[@rodferguson3515]

Amen to that ... He will be missed like the REAL Star Trek....

[@tessajalloh3914]

Nothing lasts forever. People, nations, ages. But... sometimes something is so good, so memorable, that people will learn about them, and carry on that memory until there are no more people to remember. Deforest Kelley is one of those rare examples, who'll be remembered forever. Along with his fellow cast, and gene and majel, for creating something that will be with us forever.

[@luthermcgee3756]

EAGLE , gone but not forgotten. digitally remastered their memories, performances, etc will always be with us until our time is up.

[@McFly-guitars-n-stuff]

I've read alot about the making of Star Trek and countless interviews..... I have never heard anything but good about De. A true gentleman.

[@davidgraham-parker]

Thank you for posting this tribute to DeForest Kelly. It was the influence of watching Star Trek on TV when I was growing up that encouraged me to study to be an actor. I'll always thank Gene Roddenberry for that.

[@tanmaxwell4599]

He played a lot of bad guy roles on movies and tv westerns of the 50's and 60's - and hit pay dirt in his role on the Star Trek experience. Great guy. Great actor . R.I.P.

[@sevadaj]

James Doohan as Montgomery Scott, Deforest Kelly, as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, may you all R.I.P.

[@MaskedMan66]

And Anton Yelchin as Kelvin Chekov.

[@Mrcheekymonkeyisback]

He died really young wow

[@MaskedMan66]

+daro2096 Doohan died of pulmonary fibrosis. I don't think Nichelle has that.

[@MaskedMan66]

+daro2096 That wasn't what killed him, however, though it likely aggravated what did kill him.

[@adelinetan414]

Don't forget the man who started it all, Gene Roddenberry and his 2nd wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry. RIP Gene and Majel.

[@BoneDaddy1958]

I owned a Vacuum Cleaner shop in Sherman Oaks,Ca in the early 80sand Mr Kelly was a great customer and friend. He used to park his 65 White Lincoln with suicide doors in front of my shop and we would just shoot the shit for hours. I’ll never forget him and what a good,funny and decent man. Thank you DeForest Kelly you brought many great memories. God Bless

[@eastwestcoastkid]

It was an honor to meet him 25 years ago. A person at that convention stood up after he had read on of his poems, and said that she was a real physician because of him.

[@HonoredGeneral]

Truly a fine gentleman, and an admirable actor. Back in 1956, in "The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit" he shares one scene with Gregory Peck, and utters the now-famous line, "This man is dead, Captain." How prescient! R.I.P., DeForest, you are sadly missed.

[@robynzelickson6164]

Did he? Wow! I've never seen that movie, just heard about it and didn't realize that Dee was in it. Interesting foreshadowing - I'll have to look for it and watch it

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

The original Star Trek, just like DeForest Kelly was the REAL McCOY!

[@drmachinewerke1]

EricBlackmonGuitar Yes however the new guy is doing a good job.

[@mariakelly5]

@@drmachinewerke1 Yes

[@pipey61]

Go to your room.

[@ericpurkey7502]

Deforest Kelly was a great actor did a really good job playing doctor Mccoy I have seen him in the reruns of star trek and in the movies and I cannot imagine somebody else playing Doctor Mccoy.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

@@ericpurkey7502 They picked Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy for the new movies. He was ok, but I pictured Gary Sinise to be better. Not only did he look like the younger DeForest Kelley in "The Green Mile", Gary could play any role, including a Southerner and as an older Bones.

[@paulc5333]

Sad that we have lost so many of these luminous actors who created characters that have formed and informed our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world/universe... RIP Deforrest, James et al.a beautiful and well done tribute.

[@alfbigboy]

He seemed like a lovely man. I wish I could have met him. What a great presence he had on screen.

[@waynester71]

In this World there seem to be far to many horrible, nasty, egotistical people.. Mr Kelly was not one of them. He came across to me to be a quiet, gentle, polite, unassuming man. Someone whom we would all loved to have known. RIP Sir.

[@richbruno7840]

Deforest Kelley brought Dr. McCoy to life. His charm, wit, comic timing, but most importantly, his understanding of the character and the relationship of his character to the others (Kirk's conscious and Spock's humanity). This was brought out more plainly in the movies when the writers had more time to develop and manage the relationships. Rest in peace, Doctor McCoy. He's dead, Jim! RIP!

[@ronsteedle1850]

I was twelve when Star Trek made it's debut in '66. For over 50 years these characters were as much a part of my life as my own relatives.

[@peace-yv4qd]

He was my favorite. I'm almost 74 and my favorite TV show of all time was Star trek.

[@dirdib69]

Hard to believe that DFK has been gone 20 years. He gave such good memories to so many.

[@Vistamister]

Nice tribute. He was just extraordinarily comfortable in his acting shoes and contributed greatly to the series ability to "suspend disbelief," which made you as a viewer actually care about the story. That he did not have a large house or go for the typical movie-star lifestyle does not surprise me. Shatner touched on something I feel which is loss when someone we've known and loved is no longer. Even as a fan, it makes me pause when I learn of Star Trek people leaving us. Just so strange to know that Gene and Majel and James and Deforest are gone. They provided an entertainment experience that I have been drawn to my whole life.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Vistamister add Leonard and Anton to that list

[@gobyebo]

Vistamister i

[@19580822]

RIP Dee Kelly. A southern gentleman through and through.

[@Brvnkaerv]

[phone] Dammit 1958! I'm a doctor not a cowboy!

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

19580822 sure was

[@RunikaMori]

@@Brvnkaerv Before being a doctor he was a cowboy in the 50s

[@easye5653]

Yes special people, not just actors. And they paved the way for so many newer actors and Tv series! Which is really special for all generations.

[@janineharrison5186]

I loved DeForest and Leonard. Both gone....my favorites.

[@terisantagata5295]

"Good night, Spock." "Good night, Doctor." And good night, Scottie.

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Teri Santagata And we also lost William Campbell

[@wetlazer]

+jim massa Oh he was a great talent.

[@walterkoziol3822]

Dunno here who ever played Star Trek Online but I think his son Chris did Scotty's voice and you swear it was his dad doing it.

[@daRiddler32]

Also goodbye Nurse Chapel and Yeoman Rand

[@luckyvet]

I saw him on the littlest hobo as a guest with my kids last year, I nearly fell over. How cool for him to do a low budget Canadian show. I cried when he died.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Back, where people belonged to an idea. A concept. A legend. Nowadays.. just products. No inspiration, no passion, no dedication, no love.

[@OnCNCcom]

I was fortunate enough to be there for the last gathering of the original crew with Mr. Roddenberry. It was the at the Shriner's in Los Angeles. My wife said we would be the oldest people there and it would be embarrassing, we would be freaks, Then the facts set in after we arrived as probably the most normal people there. It was the last public appearance for Mr. Roddenberry. Wheelchair bound he still stood up to take the mic. My wife looks back on it as one of the best outings we ever had and it was only because I heard about it on the radio and told her "Get dressed, it's a surprise." When we got there the place was full of people in costume, Klingons in the lobby. It started to get interesting for her... She wasn't a fan before... "That's for kids"... She cried when heard Deforest Kelley had passed away a few years later..

[@leonardohummel8658]

Wow. 20 years gone now. A very heartfelt tribute. he was certainly "one of the three" of the great Star Trek phenomenon. undoubtably Shatner and Nimoy really loved this man and missed him greatly.

[@pamelabuczkowske7294]

A lot of Star Trek fans would be surprised at the amount of western movies and shows he did. He really did deserve that award. I was shocked to see him in those westerns.

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

In 1969 when the UK got Star Trek for the first time I was four I didn't know any of the actor's only DeForest was familiar through all the westerns that was on a lot in the sixties, I hate to say it but he did frighten me because he seemed to always be cross at the others. Of course later I grew to love him I think he had the best lines my favourite has always been 'I'm a doctor not an escalator!' God Bless Sir❤

[@evelyncastro6692]

"Where... where they go? What happens to all the love? What happens to that personality?" Damn it Jim, now I'm crying...😪

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I love his "you hear"? He wasn't afraid to sound Southern, even in the 24th c..

[@catherinecooley3254]

Never ashamed if his Southern roots.I think that is why he liked westerns he could let his accent come out and it could fit the "good character"or the "bad character".

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

why would any one be ashamed or afraid to sound southern whatever that is supposed to mean

[@goodolzimm5827]

IMHO, the very best of the true actors were gentlemen. DeForest Kelley was that and more. Excellent tribute, TY.

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

To all the original crew, I thank you. The original series said more about the 60's than it did about the future, but it also taught me that we are no closer to our future than to our past. Star Trek inspired me, and I've come to view it as a source of hope as we fail to reach for our destiny. Deforest, you were one of a kind, and I'm glad you aren't around to see us muddling about in the dark.

[@carrolsous6743]

I was born September 9th 1965. I was one year old when Star Trek first aired so I grew up with the original series and I miss Kelly, nimoy and all Star Trek actors.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Kelly was a great actor and it's good to see Karl Urban as Dr McCoy. Urban has obviously spent some time studying Kelly's delivery and has done a great job so far. RIP to all the Star Trek cast who've left us to go where no man has gone before.

[@JRobbySh]

Kelly spoke southern as it was meant to be spoken. Full of humor and rooted in the soil.

[@MarSis13]

Oh man I was smiling so hard when I was watching this. He honestly was my favorite out of the three guys. It's so sad he had to go before he should have.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

He was undoubtedly the best actor in the show. World class.

[@ISCREAM.STORE1]

the spock - bones relationship is an amazing story in itself. always somewhat at odds at first, but then after the wrath of kahn, spock has mind melded with bones, and leaves bones with his spirit which is to be taken to vulcan, and after spocks regenerated body and mind are back together bones can be sane again, and the two are brought closer as a result. amazing actors and star trek is amazing. = epic winning

[@UniqueModelCreations]

Every time I watch Bones and Data from Encounter At Farpoint, I get teary-eyed, smiling all the while. To me, that will always be the pass-over from the Original to TNG. A Legacy truly to be remembered! God Speed Doctor!

[@erictodd1088]

De Forest wanted to do the scene for free as a thankyou, but he was required by law to be paid a minimum. He donated his fee to charity. Humanity fitted him and he wore it well.

[@philgiglio9656]

Scotty had a much bigger roll later on.

[@k1productions87]

Part of me wishes The Next Generation instead took place in the 23rd Century on board the Excelsior. Still an advanced new ship and could have still had all the bells and whistles of the Enterprise-D. But then you could still have crossover cameos from the TOS cast without having to resort to contrivances, and you avoid this problem where technology advanced far too slowly for a 100 year period.

[@veronicastockton6413]

His body and soul might be gone but his legend lives on for many generations to come. (I'm the living proof of that, I was born a year after he died and he is and always will be my favorite actor) Mr. Kelley, rest in peace and don't ever forget the wonderful impact you had on this world in so many ways.

[@hartmutjager1430]

As long as we remember him, which is easy, he will never die... :-)

[@tomking1890]

What a great era. I am so glad I grew up in it. I shall miss it forever...

[@TheAndroia]

My favorite quote: "Treat her like a lady, and she'll always bring you home."

[@journeyon1983]

I had no idea this would be a tear-jerker but, yeah, I teared up watching this. RIP DeForrest.

[@edithsymmans3273]

MAY DEFOREST KELLY REST IN PEACE……. Time has moved so fast since his passing in 1999…. One fine actor of many years who gave dignity to Star Trek…. Such a wonderful tribute, thank you.

[@frankdenardo8684]

EDITH SYMMANS been twenty years ago since he passed away.

[@sharonleehamilton6671]

Missing you all-Deforest, Lenard and Doohan so much! Been watching you for 50 years now and I still enjoy the original series the most. Thank you all and R.I.P. wherever you have flown off to in this great galaxy of ours!

[@jeffk1482]

De/Dr. McCoy *delivered* one of my two favorite lines ever in Star Trek: “You treat her like a lady…and she’ll always bring you home.” (The other favorite is “Second star to the right, then straight on ‘til morning”.

[@billsomrak]

Wonderful ... A++++. I had the chance to meet Dee Kelley at a Star Trek Convention. He was my favorite of all the Star Trek actors/actresses, because he was so down to earth, humble, and an all around great guy. I'm surprised I'd not seen this tribute before, but it does cover all the bases. Dee was loved by everyone. I wish he'd had loved himself enough to take better care of himself, so that we'd have had him longer on this earth ... perhaps that's being selfish, but it's how I feel about him; as an actor and as a man. RIP Dee ... we who admired you and your work will always hold you dear in our hearts.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Bill Somrak I feel the same way about many actors and musicians that have passed this year. Prince, Bowie, Rickman etc. I have noticed that I am attracted to the loner/vulnerable characters like Bones, Spock, Data, Geordi, Odo and Garak. I also am attracted to the down to earth actors.

[@mindyschocolate]

Yeah, but when you think about it, he was nearly 80. That’s not such a bad age to die.

[@tomfisher9089]

Touching tribute.. I had no idea of his background apart from Star Trek. Wii be sure now to watch some of his Western work. Found William Shatner's comments about death to be spot on.Thanks for posting this story.

[@danielrodriguez248]

They still live in the vast universe, and on television and our memories, r.i.p

[@DemonKingOFFICIAL]

RIP to a legend. That term gets used a lot nowadays, but D. Kelley is truly one.

[@MrMarkstyles]

DeForest Kelly along with Nimoy and Shatner made a POWER TRIO... The three of them together was awesome.. Especially in the later movies, They wore their roles like comfortable clothes.

[@TheInceptum]

The Holy Trinity!

[@srs5933]

Doohan as well to some extent but they were the 'Big Three'.

[@jonhenning]

mark styles well said. No greater group of actors.

[@rogerlynch5279]

Yes, it is funny but you had seen this imediately without really knowing the series.

[@seamus6016]

mark styles ii

[@cindychurch925]

Wow. What a heart-felt tribute to a beloved person. He has provided us with hours of quality entertainment.

[@blakedremin1475]

Thank you. For sharing all of what Mr. Kelly was and will be remembered for. Godspeed for the love and kindness he gave us all. I believe it’s true. A person is never gone as long as we remember them. They will live in our memories and hearts. Crying now... End of line.

[@dianewilliams1125]

I'm starting to think I can cure a rainy day! Quote Dr. MCCOY 😊❤❤

[@bluecookie9al]

DAMN IT BONES, YOU'RE A DOCTOR NOT AN ANGEL

[@edwardcreter570]

Your Grandma I'm dead, Jim. It's not like I have a choice. But thanks for the compliment. And tell that green blooded SOB I love him. I just can't say it to his pointy eared face. Too embarrassed, Jim. Yknow how it is...

[@bb22602]

oh, but he IS an angel, if anybody ever was.

[@BodaciousWench]

Nope he’s an angel, not a doctor

[@xdashlydia]

i met DeForest Kelley once, and he was indeed an angel.

[@karaamundson3964]

💛😰💛 💛👢

[@jmacleve]

LOVE the scene between Dr. McCoy and Data ... that last line makes me cry every time.

[@pallemeier]

I was an extra an outcast a couple of years ago with Brent Spiner that played data and we talked about De

[@kdrapertrucker]

"I don't see any points on those ears boy, but you sound like a vulcan "

[@cf8959]

These 3 great actors, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley had the best characters ever. They should be proud of their amazing work and talent. They were like The Three Musketeers in the galactic world.

[@juanroldan4379]

Well, some here hate Mr. D and others love him. From my pespective he never did anything to me personaly. He was a man not a god so we can expect faults as well as virtues. Who here can throw the first stone? RIP Mr. D. Thank you for the many hours of entertainment.

[@kitcat7538]

Nobody on this thread has said a bad word about him! Are you nuts?

[@jrfoleyjr]

His last line in the above video really got to me. "If you always treat her like a lady, she will always bring you home" ...as they were walking away from the camera.

[@andrewachille3503]

Wow 20 years since he died. That scene at the end is probably one of the best McCoy moments certainly something I'll remember for as long as I live

[@cgprojectsfx]

He is definitely a class act. RIP Deforest!

[@eyestoenvy]

The great medicine man from space that had the BEST cure for every ailment known to man and beyond, humor! RIP DK!

[@alagogo]

53 yr old man , and I have tears. shameful . great tribute .

[@TheDing1701]

No shame. I'm 45, and I was blubbering a bit. Well, maybe more than a bit. (sniff)

[@orangie84]

same here 44 have tears.... My dad has passed and was a huge fun of the original series.... you know I always wonder If he gets to finally meet them and maybe for fun like a game join them in a new episode

[@xvenomxreap3rx]

TheDing1701 I'm only 21 and I've watched the original series multiple times and the same with the series after it and I've got to say DeForest was my favorite actor in it.. so seeing this tribute also brought a few tears.. R.I.P DeForest Kelley

[@hartmutjager1430]

Huh? What do you mean? There is nothing shameful at all - for being human. After all - you are not a green blooded Vulcan who suppress their emotions.

[@cf8959]

I could never understand how a man crying makes him less of a man or weak. Growing up my dad chastised my brother continuously if he cried .... about anything. But, I learned from my father-in-law that a REAL man has a heart that feels and expresses that feeling. He was an extremely emotional man and never tried to hide or apologize for his tears. He was the man my father was incapable of being. I miss him every day.

[@CBeard849]

Each actor brought something different to the franchise. I liked "Bones" because he was, I think, Spocks antagonist and the most "human" character of them all.

[@hartmutjager1430]

Bones and Spock' were not really antagonist, but more like brothers who teased each other in an 'acting' tough' rivalry. Deeper down, they loved and respected each other.

[@puncheex2]

I saw Nichelle Nichols last week (April 2019). She was in a wheelchair and said that that was probably going to be her last convention. She was frail, but smiled throughout.

[@GaryMlensolam]

For us watching as a family back in the 60's - watching DeForest Kelly and Leonard Nimoy interacting was an integral part of the special comedic appeal to some of the episodes. Thank you for posting this!

[@SBinKMedia]

i was six days old when he died. I never had access to the internet until I was 10 and never knew DeForest Kelley had died. And then James Doohan and now Leonard Nimoy. They lived long. They prospered. And they will live forever in our hearts and netflix.

[@hartmutjager1430]

As long as we remember them, which is easy, they will never die... :-)

[@billc3271]

It's a fact of life people die. Cherish them while you can.

[@Deadbuck73]

Netflix smetflix... they’ll live forever because I’ve got wrath of on Beta!

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

DeForrest Kelly appeared in an episode of "Perry Mason", it was "Unwelcome Bride". I'm not going to tell you who did it...watch it for yourself!!📣📣

[@mm-gl7sz]

And on Heroes and Icons