21 Star Trek Actors Who Died In 2024

[@Trek001]

The one that hurts me on a personal level is Tony Todd... Some years ago I mentioned on twitter to the few people that followed me then that I was going to take some time off to recover from a major operation - alone and recovering from it in great pain I saw I had a DM. I opened it to see Tony Todd himself had messaged me, wanted to know how I was doing and asked for my address so he could send an autograph picture. Through the several weeks of painful recovery, he kept me going with the occasional joke, memories of working on trek productions (even Axanar!) and was a real friend. We met just the once in London because I had often joked that for what he did, I'd buy him a beer... For the rest of my days, I will remember the two of us sitting in the bar at the Hilton drinking and singing the Klingon Drinking Song When he died, for some reason, I looked up at the sky and howled to let the heavens known Captain Kurn was on his way

[@jesahnorrin]

That is such a beautiful recollection for you to share with us. Glad you survived your trials, and even moreso that you got to share that beer with him! Qapla!

[@dieseljester]

That is so cool of him to do that and I'm glad to see that you've recovered from your ordeal.

[@jamiesmiles8312]

That was an appropriate send off. 😢😢

[@skloak]

That’s a lovely story. The world needs more people like this. I hope you take the opportunity to share this story at every socially appropriate point, so others can hopefully see and learn.

[@db-zc9xv]

What! No blood wine?

[@darkaxel1991]

Tony Todd's performance as adult Jake Sisko brought tears to my eyes.

[@Akira625]

That was the episode that got me into DS9.

[@DoreenWeed]

I cry my eyes out every time I watch "The Visitor"😢

[@Darcvigilante]

That episode breaks me every, freakin, time.

[@michaelhawthorne8696]

@darkaxel1991 Yes...this episode (The Visitor) really gets to me when I see it......having lost my Dad when I was 7, I am now 61 (Dad was 54 in 1971) 🥹

[@LogicBlaster]

Oh, yeah, I forgot about that one! Amazingly emotional episode!

[@Ryuuranger]

Tony Todd aka Kurn and Patti Yasutake aka Nurse Ogawa from TNG will both be missed dearly

[@trekon2023]

He was also elderly Jake. 😭

[@jplum7708]

May the gates of Stovokor have swung wide open to have welcomed home an honorable son and courageous warrior.

[@KaydianBladebreaker]

Tony Todd as Kurn was the best Klingon character in the franchise, bar none.

[@meacadwell]

@@KaydianBladebreaker I agree that he ranks up there with Worf.

[@Tvirus12]

@@KaydianBladebreaker sucks the writers didn't know what to do with him. They just wrote him off with forced amnesia by worf

[@TheAdmiralofSFC]

A very classy tribute Sean.. you are a class act. Thank you.

[@jabman025]

I loved Patti Yasutake's Nurse Ogawa, she was one of my favorites and she owned the screen whenever she was on it, gone to soon

[@mako88sb]

Yes. Must admit I had a huge crush on her. Very classy lady.

[@MaxYAVIN]

@@mako88sbOne of the original Lower Deckers!

[@mako88sb]

@@MaxYAVIN Yes. I thought that would make a great spinoff series. Just never imagined that it would be a 1/2 hour animated version.

[@PWALPOCO]

@@MaxYAVIN Yes. so true! And man when she was on screen she always caught my eye!

[@kurtb8474]

Let's not forget James Darren's short but epic sci-fi series The Time Tunnel created by Irwin Allen. A favorite of many in my generation. Plus he had a major role in the WW2 classic The Guns Of Navarone.

[@MitchQuadrupleTree]

Losing Tony Todd still hurts.

[@canuckfreak007]

totally agree.

[@StarFleet_Tech1701]

Cmdr. Kurn

[@HariSeldon913]

Find a mirror and say "Candyman" to it 5 times. It'll help. 😺

[@goobthe3rd]

I already couldn’t watch The Visitor because of my emotional turmoil with my father dying soon after. Now that Tony died it’ll be even harder to watch it.

[@FordLancer]

@@HariSeldon913can’t risk it, already lost two roommates last time doing that 😂

[@albertjackson832]

This video is an outstanding tribute to the people of StarTrek no longer with us. Thank you.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

As with all these memorials, I'm left crying, especially for those who died far too young. But I am very grateful to you for doing this video, and as ever, treating everyone's memory with respect and dignity. RIP to all of "the Star Trek family".

[@bonzotheoriginal]

James Darren was also in Time Tunnel. Teri Garr did a lot of voice acting as well

[@alcor4670]

I'm a big fan of the show _Fallout,_ and was an instant fan of Walton Goggins' car in the show. Little did I know that that same car model would be James' favorite.

[@MaxYAVIN]

I really wondered such a sci fi classic was not mentioned… 🫣

[@tuca9458]

Eu também fiquei surpreso pelo fato da participação de James Darren em O Túnel do Tempo não ter sido mencionada

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

RIP Patty Yasutake, OG lower decker!

[@paulbennett4548]

As a mid Septuagenarian now I have loved this franchise since the mid sixties. I have been lucky enough to meet some of the fine actors that inspired me as a youngster. The main one being James Doohan, years ago I was a dealer at the SF conventions in Canada, for some reason the convention organizers wanted me to be in a press conference with some of the star guests at the Con. I find myself backstage with James Doohan and two of the actors from the the Uk Robin Hood. They say you should never meet your heroes, But two hours backstage with James was fantastic, he was amassed that watching him as a youngster had moved me towards a carrier as a control and automation technician, plus a seller of Sc-iFi toys and models :o) Thank you James.

[@jamesw2855]

I had no idea about Obi Ndefo. I loved his work on Stargate. RIP

[@jeffs2935]

Thank you for a touching tribute, Sean. My Father passed away in 2024. He took me to the very first movie I remember seeing Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan and I have been a Star Trek Fan ever since growing up on TOS, the Movies and TNG. "time is a companion who goes with us on the journey, reminds us to cherish every moment, because they'll never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we lived."

[@michaelalexander65]

We lost some serious talent this year. Rest in peace.

[@jonathanhibberd9983]

And so many of them relatively young.

[@Milnoc]

Tony Todd was also the captain of the Victory in the Babylon 5 movie "A Call To Arms". I was a bit shocked as to how many we've lost this year, with too many lost at a young age.

[@BadWebDiver]

Yeah, there was a great scene of him in a conference call with the character's family. It was very well performed and said a lot about the character's personality.

[@davidpumpkinsjr.5108]

I had no idea Tracy Torme died. In addition to his work on Trek, he also created Sliders.

[@sidoney101]

Patti Yasutake? I had no idea. She may have not had much screen time but I had a small crush on her character. That hurts. RIP.

[@The_Radical-Squadron]

It was a pure pleasure meeting Tony Todd at Trek Expo 2009 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I still have the Photo Op we took together. He saw me wearing a Metallica Tshirt we spent 1 minute and 45 seconds drumming on the table. Yes, I Rocked out with Tony.

[@dominicpodom]

I lost my grandfather today so this really hit me. He wasn't as much of a trekkie as me, but we'd talk about the latest shows and how they compared to the old ones

[@liamrust3047]

Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

[@susanscott8653]

Very sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

[@robertb8629]

My condolences

[@clarewillison9379]

💐❤️🕊️❤️💐

[@theonlymatthew.l]

The charecter Gary played in Alien Nation was MATT Sykes. Js...

[@weakanklesfornamjoon]

Thank you Sean for a very lovely though sad tribute. It was quite moving. We lost so many great Trek voices this year.

[@Todd.P]

The Star Trek cast feels like family to me; I will never forget them.

[@2OldGeeksTalking]

I was born in 1966 & grew up with Star Trek and its wonderful cast members.

[@kylaina]

I have a sudden urge to watch “Lower Decks” after this. Rest in peace Patti Yasutake. And to all who have gone before.

[@brianhughes701]

Tony Todd, and James Darren, NOOOO! Rest in peace and thank you.

[@PrayerRider]

Goodbye Moondoggie.

[@AliciaUribe-ub4tk]

The list I dread every year.

[@christopherstephenjenksbsg4944]

Excellent presentation! I would like to highlight David Soul. I first saw him in the show "Here Come the Brides" in the late 60s. In that show he played Joshua Bolt, brother of the show's lead, Robert Brown, who was also a Star Trek alum. He played Lazarus in the TOS episode, "The Alternative Factor."

[@corgiw7281]

Did you ever read Barbara Hambly's Brides/Trek crossover novel?

[@christopherstephenjenksbsg4944]

@@corgiw7281 No I haven't. I didn't even know it existed. Thanks.

[@klblissdish]

Thank you Seán, Kenny was a dear friend on the Cruise and his crowdsurfing was magical 😔

[@TheLEEC]

Seán, great work. Your respectful and positive energy is on point. RIP to all the friends we lost.

[@loraweems8712]

Thanks for remembering all these talents

[@benjauron5873]

A thought occurred to me. I have a very close friend who was on one episode of a Star Trek show back in the 90s. And even though she quit acting more than 20 years ago, just because she got that job on that one episode, she's going to be on this list in some future year... And that makes me sad...

[@baze30]

Do you know what's even sadder, when you die (and that may happen before your 'close friend') you won't be on any list...

[@Sparky71870]

@@baze30, very rude...

[@meacadwell]

@@baze30 Do you know what's even sadder? That you felt compelled enough to actually comment in the nasty the way you did.

[@benjauron5873]

@@Sparky71870 And you know what's really fucked up is that if I were to say something 1/10th as hateful to him, my comment would get deleted and I might even be banned from commenting for a day or two, but he gets away with it. Even though I reported him, his comment is still up...

[@AnimeNut101]

​@baze30 who hurt you?

[@atlantianson515]

I salute you for doing a very good job remembering these actors that a lot of us had seen in other endeavors beside Star Trek (all of its different series). Tastefully presented and very sad to know we lost so many this year. Thank you!

[@theseriousprepper4372]

Bittersweet program, but thanks for the show! Just one Small follow up from an old guy, James Darren was also in the Time Tunnel, a really cool TV program in the 60s. Be safe.

[@kirkmt]

I loved that show! Darren was a teenage crush ❤ I’m shocked that Vic Fontaine was only in 8 episodes, he became regular crew so quickly!

[@MrMac1138]

Thank you for this. These are rough because of the people lost, but it is a fitting tribute to them - their lives and careers. Thank you to everyone that researched this and honored all of these talented people. Thank you Seán for how well your present this. I am sure it's not easy.

[@LogicBlaster]

Thank you for this awesome tribute to these talented people, Teri Garr and Tony Todd in particular. Amazing actors! I particularly liked Teri Garr's performance in Close Encounters of the Third Kind as the frustrated and ignored wife of Richard Dreyfuss' character. Her reaction to his apparent insanity was genuine and believable. She took the kids and left, excellently written character and convincingly performed!

[@WayneMueller-ie7wu]

Great Tribute Sean. I wanted to mention one of my favorite roles that Alan Scarfe had and that was in the time travel show Seven Days as Dr. Bradley Talmadge. He also had quite a science fiction bonafides: Stargate Atlantis, Babylon 5, Andromeda, The Outer limits, Alien Nation, Quantum Leap and Sea Quest 2032. It was always fun to see him pop up.

[@RD9_Designs]

I watched the time travel show too! I loved it! If only one of us could remember the name of it!

[@beck645]

You also forgot to mention James Daren’s staring role in THE TIME TUNNEL.

[@tanler7953]

iconic and the first thing that comes to mind when I see him.

[@brelshar4968]

I am not a "Trekkie" by any stretch of the imagination, in fact i've never watched any Trek post Voyager.. but DS9 is my favourite series of all time, and I was not aware that James Darren aka Vic Fontaine had passed. The episodes later on in Vic's nightclub are some of my favourite, the theme, the atmosphere is all very nostalgic to me and makes me feel warm and fuzzy. RIP Mr Fontaine.

[@audiooddities9982]

My mom apparently knew James Darren. When she was a baby, her mom and his mom were friends, and he used to push around her stroller. She obviously didn't remember it, but when he started to get popular, her mom told her about it.

[@ericswain70]

They spend billions and billions on weapons and war...I wish we would spend the same on the war against cancer. We lose to many good people to that cursed disease. Thank you TrekCulture for all the hard work and entertainment this past year.

[@dinomonzon7493]

One of David Soul's best roles was as Lt. Col. Jake Caffey in the miniseries World War III. His best line there was when he tells his Russian counterpart: "I have always believed that the finest ambition of a soldier was to prevent war from ever happening. But that's always been out of our hands. "Its always been in the hands of men who we hardly ever know." Ms. Patti Yasutake's Nurse Alyssa Ogawa was the stand out character in TNG's Lower Decks.

[@jayblakely]

I can never forgive Tony Todd - His portrayal of an aged Jake, the way he mirrored and portrayed my own greif... I would like nothing better than to forget that greif - thanks to Tony - that will never be possible. I can think of no higher praise for an actor....

[@jpwphoenix1701]

Tony Todd was a huge loss, as I grew up seeing him in so many different roles. While his many Trek roles are unforgettable, it’s for his horror roles I probably liked him the most. He was so freakin’ good as Candyman and Bludworth (arguably the best person in the whole “Final Destination” movie series!). He had such an unforgettable voice and I was really happy when he graced me with a follow on Twitter.

[@tarmaque]

I've stopped using "RIP" when thinking of those who've gone ahead. Instead I use "Requiescant in amore." Rest in love. I lost my Mother this year, and I almost instantly started telling people who said "I'm sorry for your loss" to say rather "I'm happy that I knew her."

[@clarewillison9379]

💐❤️🕊️❤️💐

[@TwinFlyDSW]

RIP Tracy Tormé. Thank you for your contributions to Star Trek and Sliders.

[@crackerjack6075]

Astonished to find that many of these passed in elder age. I suppose it is more than just a clumsy optimism to have seen them in the episodes and movies in the 60s - 90s, but somehow my mind did not allow for them to have aged or lost the virility we enjoyed in such grand style on the big screen and home on our couch for so many re-runs. Reminds me attending my 50th high school reunion..., so many of the school mates I admired as invincible, never-the-less, there they were, smiles and haircut, yet still showing the struggle and compromise of age

[@picklesnoutpenobscott3165]

Respect and deepest affection. Incredible friends who never knew me, but made possible my best vision of human possibility.

[@Blueskybuffalo]

Tony Todd was an icon unlike anyone else. Not just for his Trek episodes either. I loved Nurse Ogawa as the recurring lower decker. Thanks for the memories, ladies and gentlemen. Bravo and brava.

[@--Animal--]

Glad to have seen many of these people doing what they enjoyed before their passing. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to everything that is Star Trek.

[@williamkittler]

I watched this video yesterday and let it sit with me. And after a full day of contemplation and thought I really wanted to thank you for such a loving tribute to the prior both in front of and behind the scenes of this beloved show, and sub culture. It was so heart warming to see the time and effort put into painting each person as a whole person and not just an actor in this episode. You took the time to show them in a more complete light. And what a wonderful gift for everyone for doing that. So to the cast and crew of Trek Culture, thank you for all you do and I hope you all feel the love and appreciation now, while you’re all still alive! When it really matters. But, we will also think fondly of you after you’ve passed as well! 🥰

[@CelticShrew]

Thank you all for putting this together each year. Share their wordfame, their memory eternal. I don't think I realized we'd lost both Tony Todd and Kenneth Mitchell this year. 😞

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

All of them have touched my heart. 🖖🏼

[@stink1701]

It has become a tradition for me to watch all of the Trek Culture year end videos. This one is sad, but also important. Thanks for the work all of you do.

[@donedennison9237]

I studied journalism at Pasadena City College while Whitney Rydbeck taught there in the 90s. As editor of the student run magazine, Spotlight, one of my writers did a story on him. Since he was a new writer, I went with him on the interview. Mostly I sat and listened, but I asked a few follow up questions. Awesome dude and I'm told a great teacher.

[@CrystalblueMage]

I remember Darren back from Time Tunnel - that show deserved more than one season.

[@Alex_Meyer_1311]

Thank you Seán for this wonderful an honorable words about this great people, who gave us so much great moments 🙏🏼❤

[@tim-jonasschilling3703]

RIP to all of them🖖❤

[@vargonian]

Wow, I expected a handful of sweet tributes; I didn’t expect a non-stop barrage of gut punches. Thank you for respecting all these fine people.

[@georgegbalzano9239]

God bless all those who passed this year, especially those who were too young. They all contributed to a great franchise. I was touched, especially when Terri Garr passed. She was one of my first crushes as a boy in the '60s! Also, Tony Todd, Gary Graham, and Patty Yasutake....R.I.P kind souls...😢😊

[@BenClark83]

Tony Todd is in the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. I had to quit playing when I saw him. A true talent Rest In Power

[@swhite10539]

It is so sad. I grew up in the late 60s and of course all the Trek since then so it saddens me to see who has gone. When you don't follow a career, you always see them young and think of them as they were preserved on film for all generations forward. Sadly, even film is lost to time but many of these folks will go on for many many decades in the memories of Trekkies!

[@atworldsedgefantasylore3190]

Of all the TrekCulture segments, these are my favorite. They simultaneously let us as an audience reconnect with some of the people who (while not getting the spotlight) fill out the Lore that makes Star Trek so Enduring, and as people it reminds us that we are more than 'that one thing we did that one time.'

[@GeneralBulldog54]

Thanks for these In Memoriums. You may not know it but they are welcome.

[@viir.lfc94]

Gary Graham, Patti Yasutake and Tony Todd really hurt but, as a big Time Tunnel fan, no one on this list made me cry more than James Darren. See ya later, pally ❤

[@andrew-johnbowman7480]

I appreciate Sean making the point that this is not a rank list. I appreciate the dignity and grace.

[@SnoriSnorison]

As they passed from this world and into the stars, I pray that these creative, very human people were met with luminosity, harmony, and kinship. May they bask in light and bliss, taken up by that which is eternal, mysterious, unknowable, and filled with love...🌃⭐🌟🌠

[@jaygee6738]

Michael Barrier was a great talent. one of my favorite minor characters. James Darren, Patti Yasutake, Bill Cobbs and Tony Todd's passing made me cry a bit

[@drhacknslashzombietimelord6768]

I know these end of the year tribute list are the ones that the whatculture family look forward to doing the least, but, another year, and another list respectfully and reverently done. Thank you, and may next year's lists be considerably smaller.

[@mikeshadez]

it's been a year of loss I losted my dad this year he was the biggest star trek fan and it's a shame we losted alot of talent that made star trek as great as it is.

[@clarewillison9379]

💐❤️🕊️❤️💐

[@Raintiger88]

I don't watch many of the videos on this channel, but glued to this one. Great work. Thank you very, very much.

[@thesushifiend]

A very dignified video. Thank you.

[@jimmyjames2022]

So many awesome Star Trek personnel and actors gone in 2024, I'm sad but grateful for their memories!

[@DelennIrving]

Jeri Taylor first became an important person to me when I read Mosaic in the mid 2000s. I fell in love with the character of Captain Kathryn Janeway all over again, and it is still my favourite Star Trek book to this day.

[@rachelh9985]

As a Janeway/Chakotay fan in my teens I enjoyed her books 😀

[@nicspits9876]

so many great memories, thank you.

[@rodoherty1]

I appreciate how respectfully you handle the whole topic! I'm sure the families would be happy with how you managed each person's contribution to film/TV.

[@myfigureuniverse]

This was a very well-written, well-spoken and well done tribute to those lost in 2024. Thank you not only for shining a light on each individual separately but touching on those that were also behind the cameras.

[@dphuntsman]

Outstanding summary. Thanks for putting it together.

[@steveleeart]

Sending my love and condolences to all those who lost a friend or a loved one who ever worked on Trek, or who ever loved Trek.

[@gwenever7286]

Thank you for doing this video, such a lovely & respectful tribute to the talented people we as fans lost this year from our community. May their spirits fly amongst the stars, xx

[@lawrencewalston2272]

Tony Todd would also play Captain Anderson of the EarthForce destroyer Charon in the Babylon 5 feature A Call to Arms.

[@phillipmiller3511]

I Came to know James Darren when he was in Time Tunnel in 1966 . As a kid I loved the show. I Loved seeing him in Deep Space Nine.

[@curtrogers5873]

Thank you so much Sean and all of you from track culture deliver the sad news but you did it with dignity and made sure we all remember them and not just their Star Trek but there are career. Thank you for the information. I just want you to know that my friends appreciated. I’m sure their families do as well so thank you again for all your hard work until next time.

[@josephkeifer6777]

James Darren was also on the show The Time Tunnel

[@TheForeverRanger]

Every year we are inching closer to Koenig, Takei, and Shatner appearing in this tribute. Bill will be 94, Koenig 89, and George 88 respectively this upcoming year.

[@maureenmcculloughdesigns]

this was beautiful. Thank you so very very much. An eternal Trekkie. Live long and prosper.

[@TheRealSuperDred]

Thank you Sean for the respect you have given these people and what they brought to Star Trek

[@ericmiyoda6238]

Rest in peace, to these talented people who made Star Trek.

[@capturedsoulsphotos]

I found out about Tony Todd when I was in the hospital 😢. I always watch the Vistor on Father's Day in memory of my deceased dad.

[@EV_Spotting]

Not one did i not recognise, heart breaking. Obi Ndefo, wow, died too young and a life full of tragedy. May they all rest in perfect peace.

[@CamMcGinn1981]

💔 All heartbreaking losses. I am particularly saddened about Obi Ndefo. I've been hoping and praying that Matthew from Trek Untold would get to interview him because his story fascinated me.

[@ACS2033]

This video took a lot of work. Respect.

[@ThaVexedCanadian]

😭😭😭😭😭 As of 2015 onward, we have lost so many good actors and actresses. I can think of Leonard Nimoy in 2017 due to cancer. I don't like cancer. I wish it was gone. I wish it was never here. We need to get rid of it if we had not had cancer. These people would still be here. I hate cancer. It took lives of family members from me and my pet

[@michaelholmes4808]

ALS, Death's bastrard son. I've seen too many friends and patients succumb to its clutches. If you are able, support the fight against ALS in your area. Live long and prosper.

[@pegasusbs6237]

Thats horrible, there were so many 😭

[@surfacingcom]

For those of us of a slightly older generation, Tracy Torme was a kick in the chest. Mel Tormé’s son and the creator of sliders.

[@zaphodb9213]

Well, this is depressing. But thank you for the work in putting it together.

[@kymmoulds]

Good one and thank you very much for taking the time and effort to make the video. And a BIG thumbs👍 up.

[@arthouston7361]

When not on camera, I enjoy performing technical service work. Once a few years ago, while on the phone with a provider support rep, we wandered into a conversation about Star Trek. The guy on the phone related to me that he had spotted Tony Todd in a restaurant, and Tony invited him to sit down at his table and talk. It warmed my heart to hear how gracious Tony had been to this fan. It reminded me of my meeting with Jimmy Doohan. I can tell you this, the Trek family includes some of the nicest people in the business.

[@aguythatworkstoomuch4624]

Tony Todd was awesome in night of the living dead!!! One of my favorite movies. Candyman was a good one too

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Any time you highlight people behind the scenes you know it’s a genuine list 💜