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December 18 2008, 10:10 PM
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Rear Admiral
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Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Majel Barrett Roddenberry widow of Gene Roddenberry, died today at her home in Bel Air, California. 
As reported by Access Hollywood, Barrett-Roddenberry died after battling leukemia, which was diagnosed earlier this year. Her son Rod was by her side. Majel Lee Hudac was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 23, 1932. After moving to California in the 1950s, she found roles in shows such as Bonanza, The Untouchables, The Lucy Show, Leave it to Beaver and The Lieutenant as well as her work on Star Trek. Barrett-Roddenberry appeared on the original Star Trek pilot, The Cage where she played the role of Number One. That role was not continued into the series when it was picked up, but Barrett-Roddenberry changed her hair color and became nurse Christine Chapel. She also appeared in Star Trek: The Voyage Home reprising her role. For Star Trek: The Next Generation Barrett-Roddenberry portrayed the Betazoid Lwaxana Troi, mother of counselor Deanna Troi. In addition to acting roles in Star Trek, Barrett-Roddenberry did voice work, in the Animated Series and she was the voice of the computer for several of the Star Trek movies, including the forthcoming Star Trek XI. 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. To read more, head to the article located here.
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December 18 2008, 10:12 PM
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Wow, I had no idea she was even sick.
I'm so sorry to see she's gone. I had the honor of seeing her in person at the Vegas Con. I also walked behind her from the casino to the elevators. It was the most exciting "celebrity sighting" I'd ever experienced.
She will be missed. 
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December 18 2008, 10:15 PM
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
I wasn't aware she had been ill either
Rest in peace.
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December 18 2008, 10:15 PM
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Captain
Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Farewell, Majel. Thank you for all you provided to our shared passion.
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December 18 2008, 10:16 PM
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
She lived a full life, but it's still sad to hear.
I'll always appreciate her contributions.
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December 18 2008, 10:18 PM
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Vice Admiral
Location: Someplace rather dry at the moment
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Thanks for the great laughs as Lwaxana Troi.
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December 18 2008, 10:18 PM
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Fleet Captain
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
This is sad and shocking, especially after learning just yesterday she will be in Star Trek XI. I had no idea she was sick...maybe she didn't want anyone to know.
Star Trek VI was dedicated to Gene. I'm sure they will honor Majel in some way in Star Trek XI. I hope she was able to see the latest version of the movie.
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December 18 2008, 10:19 PM
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Commodore
Location: Lucerne's Parlor of Mystery
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
That's truly a shame. She will be missed.
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December 18 2008, 10:32 PM
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Vice Admiral
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
This is very sad.
Rest in peace Majel.
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December 18 2008, 10:34 PM
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
This is so sad. When I heard she got voice duties on the new movie I was so thrilled. I thought it such a nice bit of continuity.
I had the pleasure of meeting her at a con many years ago, even then a jaded veteran of the con circuit, she kept a smile and was great to every fanboy and girl that approached her. A real class act.
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December 18 2008, 10:37 PM
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Fleet Captain
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Whoa, that came as a surprise! I found out about this while surfing the web and I was like "Whaaat?"
This is sad. She was HILARIOUS as Lwaxana.
Rest in peace, Majel.
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December 18 2008, 10:38 PM
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Location: I'm Here For The Sun
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Such sad news. May she rest in peace--she will definitely be missed.
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December 18 2008, 10:40 PM
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Tonks
Location: cali is at the centre of the apocalypse, england
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Very sad news.
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December 18 2008, 11:04 PM
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Fleet Captain
Location: A deck chair, somewhere....or Iowa. Brrr.
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Whoa. That came as a shock. RIP Majel.
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December 18 2008, 11:07 PM
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Lieutenant Commander
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Wow... Like others on this board, I had no idea she was ill.
She will be missed.
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December 18 2008, 11:34 PM
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Rear Admiral
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
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December 18 2008, 11:53 PM
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Fleet Captain
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Some of my favorite memories of working at Star Trek: The Experience were when Majel would show up and spend hours around Quark's, talking to fans and expressing her appreciation for the employees there. I had the dubious pleasure of correcting her Klingon handshake. She laughed and said, "Yeah, you'd think I'd know how to do this." There's also a photo floating around of her giving oomox to Dr. Vlarg, one of our Ferengi contingent.
Sad news.
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December 18 2008, 11:55 PM
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Retro
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
Wow, I too did not know she was sick.
RIP Mrs. Troi
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December 19 2008, 12:12 AM
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Mischief Manager
Location: Land of beauty and terror
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Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes
This is such sad news. I admit I was shocked to see it.
In addition to her Trek work, I vividly recall her role as Lady Morella in Babylon 5. She was a much better actress than she was given credit for.
Requiescat in pace, and thanks for the memories.
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