Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes

TrekToday · December 18 2008, 10:10 PM

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.

Crusher Disciple · December 18 2008, 10:12 PM

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.

John Clark · December 18 2008, 10:15 PM

I wasn't aware she had been ill either

Rest in peace.

Locutus · December 18 2008, 10:15 PM

Farewell, Majel. Thank you for all you provided to our shared passion.

JNG · December 18 2008, 10:16 PM

She lived a full life, but it's still sad to hear.

I'll always appreciate her contributions.

John Picard · December 18 2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the great laughs as Lwaxana Troi.

Captain59 · December 18 2008, 10:18 PM

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.

Ward Fowler · December 18 2008, 10:19 PM

That's truly a shame. She will be missed.

Zion Ravescene · December 18 2008, 10:30 PM

That's really sad news.

She was Christine, Lwaxana, and all those voices, but she'll always be Number One.

Requiescat in pace.

Computer Voice · December 18 2008, 10:32 PM

This is very sad.

Rest in peace Majel.

glindros · December 18 2008, 10:34 PM

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.

K-Star · December 18 2008, 10:37 PM

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.

Top41 · December 18 2008, 10:38 PM

Such sad news.

May she rest in peace--she will definitely be missed.

Cali · December 18 2008, 10:40 PM

Very sad news.

Alrik · December 18 2008, 11:04 PM

Whoa. That came as a shock. RIP Majel.

December 18 2008, 10:10 PM	#1
TrekToday Rear Admiral	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.

December 18 2008, 10:12 PM	#2
Crusher Disciple Admiral Location: Crusher Disciple	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. __________________ "I. Am. Texas."

December 18 2008, 10:15 PM	#3
John Clark Commodore Location: MacLaren's Bar	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes I wasn't aware she had been ill either Rest in peace. __________________ If there's a justification for my actions right now, it's this: I have gone completely mad

December 18 2008, 10:15 PM	#4
Locutus Captain Location: Fort Saint John, B.C., Canada	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes Farewell, Majel. Thank you for all you provided to our shared passion.

December 18 2008, 10:16 PM	#5
JNG Chief of Staff, Starfleet Command	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	#6
John Picard Vice Admiral Location: Waiting for Dorian Thompson to invite me to lunch	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes Thanks for the great laughs as Lwaxana Troi. __________________ Don't like my posts? Fill out a report. Psssstttt - Dorian, my location.

December 18 2008, 10:18 PM	#7
Captain59 Fleet Captain Location: CT	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. __________________ Mark R.I.P. Kellie Waymire

December 18 2008, 10:19 PM	#8
Ward Fowler Commodore Location: Lucerne's Parlor of Mystery	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes That's truly a shame. She will be missed. __________________ "Playing is for pleasure." -Master Shake

December 18 2008, 10:30 PM	#9
Zion Ravescene Admirable	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes That's really sad news. She was Christine, Lwaxana, and all those voices, but she'll always be Number One. Requiescat in pace. __________________ "Well, I would like to make another trip," he said, jumping to his feet; "but I really don't know when I'll have the time. There's just so much to do right here."

December 18 2008, 10:32 PM	#10
Computer Voice Vice Admiral Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes This is very sad. Rest in peace Majel. __________________

December 18 2008, 10:34 PM	#11
glindros Lieutenant Commander	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.

December 18 2008, 10:37 PM	#12
K-Star Fleet Captain	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. __________________ Visit my website! Also, go here and help my dragons hatch I am PROUD to be a NERD!!! And Lt. Commander Data is EPICLY AWESOME!!!

December 18 2008, 10:38 PM	#13
Top41 Moderator Location: I'm Here For The Sun	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes Such sad news. May she rest in peace--she will definitely be missed. __________________ "Don't let your shadow spoil the view of what's around you." --Sophie Ellis-Bextor, "Today the Sun's On Us"

December 18 2008, 10:40 PM	#14
Cali Admiral Location: cali is at the centre of the apocalypse, england	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes Very sad news. __________________ For that matter, how many times have you sat in the grass and done nothing? http://allinmykeyboard.wordpress.com/

December 18 2008, 11:04 PM	#15
Alrik Commodore Location: Alrik is on A deck chair, somewhere....or Iowa. Brrr.	Re: Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes Whoa. That came as a shock. RIP Majel. __________________ When I grow up, I want to be just like you. But different.