YEAR'S END: STAR TREK In Memoriam 2023

YEAR'S END: STAR TREK In Memoriam 2023

STAR TREK In Memoriam 2023.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 - As we approach the end of 2023, it is time once again to remember those in the Star Trek family whom we lost throughout the year. Revisit our coverage at the links below, seek out their episodes, films, or other work, and keep their memories alive….


Earl Boen (8 August 1941 – 5 January 2023) – Portrayed Nagilum in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Annie Wersching  (28 March 1977 – 29 January 2023) – Portrayed the Borg Queen in Star Trek: Picard.

Gerald Fried (13 February 1928 – 17 February 2023) – Composed music for multiple episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series.

Paul Eckstein (11 September 1963 – 6 June 2023) – Portrayed multiple aliens in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.

Allan Asherman  (21 April 1947 – 22 September 2023) – Author of the Star Trek Compendium.

Stephen Kandel (30 April 1927 – 21 October 2023) – Writer and creator of Harry Mudd.

Robert Butler (16 November 1927 – 3 November 2023) – Director of “The Cage.”

David is a contributing writer for Daily Star Trek News on the Roddenberry Podcast Network. He is a librarian, baseball fan, and book and movie buff. He has also written for American Libraries and Skeptical Inquirer. David also enjoys diverse music, but leans toward classical and jazz. He plays a mean radio.