Anne Haney dead at 67 Anne Haney passed away on May 26, 2001 at the age of 67. Haney made two separate Star Trek appearances, the first playing Rishon Uxbridge in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Survivors" and then as Judge Renora in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Dax."
Haney's film credits include "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Liar, Liar," "The American President," "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia," "Frances" and "The Osterman Weekend," while her lengthy television credits include appearances on Dynasty, Cheers, Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, Ally McBeal and Providence.
VETERAN ACTOR RAY WALSTON PASSES AWAY 
Actor Ray Walston, best known to Star Trek fans for his turns as the curmudgeonly Starfleet Academy groundskeeper Boothby, has passed away at age 86. Walston is probably best remembered for another famous 1960's sci-fi show, playing the title character of the classic show My Favorite Martian.
According to his agent Harry Gold, the veteran actor died of natural causes on Monday at his Beverly Hills home. Walston's television career began in 1949 with an appearance on the program Suspense, and his versatility allowed him to play all kinds of roles, with appearances in such varied shows as The Wild, Wild West, Mission Impossible, Little House on the Prairie, Night Court, Murder, She Wrote, L.A. Law and Ally McBeal.
Walston's film career was just as impressive, with roles in films including "South Pacific," "Damn Yankees!," "The Apartment," "The Sting," "Popeye" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High."
Walston's first appearance in the Star Trek universe came in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The First Duty." He reprised the role for the two Star Trek: Voyager episodes "In the Flesh" and "The Fight."
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Two-Time Guest Actor Roy Brocksmith Dies
Roy Brocksmith, a movie and television character actor who made two guest appearances in Star Trek, died Sunday at the age of 56.
Brocksmith played Sirna Kolrami, the Zakdorn expert in the game of Strategema in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Peak Performance." In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, he played the Bajoran smuggler Razka Karn in "Indiscretion."
According to the Los Angeles Times, Brocksmith founded and ran the California Cottage Theatre in his own living room. It is believed to have been the nation's only Equity-waiver theater in a private residence. Brocksmith has appeared in dozens of television shows including Ally McBeal, L.A. Law and Picket Fences, for which he won an Emmy nomination in 1992 for his role as a school principal. He also performed in numerous movies such as "Total Recall," "War of the Roses," "Arachnophobia" and the 1998 remake of "Psycho," in which he appeared, in an uncredited cameo, as Alfred Hitchcock.
DEFORREST KELLY DIES
The beloved "Doctor 'Bones' McCoy" on the original Star Trek
series, died Friday June 11, 1999 at 12:15 p.m. (PT) in Woodland Hills, California. He was 79. Kelley had been hospitalized at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital for several months with a lingering illness. Mr. Kelley is the first regular cast member of a Star Trek series to pass away. Leonard Nimoy, longtime friend and fellow cast member, said, "He represented humanity and it fitted him well. He was a decent, loving, caring partner and will be deeply missed." Brent Spiner ("Data"), who briefly worked with Kelley in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation was saddened by the news. "I hadn't heard. What a loss. Maybe the nicest [people] of all involved with Star Trek. I was honored to share a scene with him." Majel Barrett Roddenberry, widow of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, was also stunned by the news saying, "He was truly one of the most remarkable and talented men to walk the face of the earth. This is the biggest loss that Star Trek will ever have, excluding Gene." Kelley was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 20th, 1920. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn.
 JOHN COLICOS DEAD AT 71
John Colicos, who created the role of Star Trek's first Klingon passed away Monday March 6, 2000. Colicos played the part of Kor in the Original Series first season episode Errand of Mercy. Colicos returned as Kor in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine episodes Blood Oath and The Sword of Kahless, and then finally met a warrior's end in Once More Unto the Breach.
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