Majel Barrett Roddenberry

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.