Majel Barrett-Roddenberry Passes Away

Majel Barrett-Roddenberry passed away today from Leukemia. Whether remembered for her portrayal Nurse Chapel, Dr. McCoy's blonde nurse who was hopelessly in love with Mr. Spock, or as Lwaxana Troi, the eccentric mother of Counselor Deanna Troi and relentless pursuer of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, or as the voice of the ship's computer, she was involved in almost every Star Trek project beginning with the pilot of the Original Series. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in her name to her favorite animal rescue organizations, Precious Paws and C.A.R.E. More information about where to send condolences and the memorial service can be found at Roddenberry.com.

One of the more memorable scenes of Captain Picard and Lwaxana Troi from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode Menage a Troi.