RIP - Jeri Taylor - VALE

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

We sadly mourn the passing of Jeri Taylor who had such a hand in the creation of Captain Kathryn Janeway and Voyager.

I've read her nearly canon novel Mosaic many times. Can't imagine what Voyager would look like if they hadn't had Jeri.

STAR TREK: VOYAGER Co-Creator Jeri Taylor Dead at 86

We have sad news to report from the STAR TREK world this week, as VOYAGER co-creator and showrunner Jeri Taylor has passed at age 86

blog.trekcore.com

 

[Michael]

Oh no, that sucks. I’m so very thankful for her contributions to Star Trek. Reading about her over the years made me realize how much she’s responsible for some of my favorite things and episodes in the franchise at large, but Voyager in particular. Heck, she (co-)wrote “The Outcase” and “Eye of the Needle” – two of my all-time favorite episodes of television. Together with Dorothy Fontana I think she’s one of the unsung heroines of the first decades of Star Trek.

May she rest in peace.

 

[Is It Over Yet?]

Just saw this news myself. Her contributions to Trek are many and Mosaic was also one of my favorite novels. May she Rest in Peace.

 

[John Clark]

RIP

 

[AntonyF]

What on earth is vale. Is this the only discussion thread on her passing?

 

[Sumire]

What on earth is vale.

I believe it is from the Latin phrase “ave atque vale” which, according to Merriam-Webster, means “hail and farewell: I salute you, and goodbye—used especially in a eulogy to a hero.”

I’m so saddened to hear this news. What an amazing creator! I’m grateful for all she shared with us.

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

I like Vale better than RIP because it's a salute to a person you admire.

 

[AntonyF]

Trouble is no one knows she's dead, from the lack of replies.

It makes me sad that this pivotal person in Trek's history seems to have gotten little attention here at Trek BBS.

And that's not just the fault of this vale obscureness... why the news is not bouncing around and getting everyone's attention is sad.

Jeri Taylor was an icon in Trek, co-creator of Voyager, custodian of Janeway, author... I think the first and only Trek co-creator. Her contribution was immense.

 

[Unionized Elf]

There is also some discussion of her in the Trek Passings thread in GTD.

 

[Is It Over Yet?]

I've edited the title of this thread in the hope of bringing some additional attention to her passing. Hope that's ok. She is a profound loss to the Trek community and she deserves no less. While she did contribute to other Trek projects in general she had the most influence on VOY.

 

[tomalak301]

It makes me sad that this pivotal person in Trek's history seems to have gotten little attention here at Trek BBS.

I see Jeri taylor the same way I see Michael Piller. They were both really pivotal to Trek in the 90s yet seem so under-appreciated.

 

[Avro Arrow]

OMG, I can’t believe I’ve missed seeing this news until now! What a huge loss for our community.

My sympathies to her loved ones.

 

[Lord Garth]

RIP.

 

[Unionized Elf]

Hollywood Reporter's article on Jeri Taylor:

Jeri Taylor, ‘Star Trek’ Writer and Producer on ‘The Next Generation’ and ‘Voyager,’ Dies at 86

The trailblazing Emmy nominee also worked on ‘Quincy, M.E.’ and ‘Magnum, P.I.’ and left a legacy with the character Capt. Kathryn Janeway, portrayed by Kate Mulgrew.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Admiral Jean-Luc Picard]

I just found out. Does anyone have a filmography of everything she worked on? Not much on Wikipedia. 86 is a good run. Do we know why she passed, or just natural causes? I am sure her family and her Trek family are very upset. My heart goes out to everyone.

 

[Is It Over Yet?]

Does anyone have a filmography of everything she worked on?

Just what I could find on IMDb.

Jeri Taylor | Producer, Writer, Additional Crew

Known for: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, Quincy M.E.

www.imdb.com