[Elfsea] OT - "FIRST LADY OF STAR TREK" MAJEL BARRETT RODDENBERRY passed away 12/18/2008

[Ceatta o Gulcleth]

FYI, for those that might be interested and had not heard.
Ceatta

"FIRST LADY OF STAR TREK" MAJEL BARRETT RODDENBERRY
PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 76	
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 18, 2008) - Actress Majel Barrett Roddenberry,
beloved star of sci-fi phenomenon Star Trek passed away early this morning
surrounded by family and friends. Roddenberry was 76 years old. She began
her acting career in the 1950's with roles in such popular shows as "Leave
it to Beaver," "Bonanza" and "The Lucy Show; but it was her numerous roles
in the legendary Star Trek franchise that fans came to know and love her.
Roddenberry had featured roles in almost every Star Trek television and film
entity and became an iconic figure within the fan community. Her roles
included Nurse Chapel in Star Trek: The Original Series, Lwaxana Troi in
Star Trek: The Next Generation and the voice of the USS Enterprise computer
in almost every incarnation of the series. However, it was the love affair
between her and the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry that earned her
the title "The First Lady of Star Trek." Over the course of their more then
quarter-century love affair, she became not only Gene's partner, but also
his creative muse. Roddenberry helped Gene expand the Star Trek universe and
was an integral part of its continued legacy after his death.  Majel
recently completed reprising her role as the voice of the USS Enterprise for
J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek film. 
Roddenberry succumbed to a short battle with Leukemia at 12:27 AM on
December 18 in her Bel-Air home. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by
her son Rod Roddenberry and family friends. She is survived by her only son
Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry Jr. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers,
donations be made in her name to the CARE Organization or Precious Paws both
of which share Roddenberry's love for animals and dedication to animal
rescue.
Precious Paws
18034 Ventura Blvd., #430
Encino, CA 91316
www.preciouspaws.org  <http://www.preciouspaws.org/> 
(818) 304-5595
C.A.R.E.
P.O. Box 56631
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
www.care4pets.org <http://www.care4pets.org/>  
(818) 685-9980
Funeral details are pending and a public memorial will be scheduled sometime
after Christmas or in early 2009.	

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