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Offline bijou

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Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies
« on: December 18, 2008, 05:14:00 PM »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Majel Barrett Roddenberry, the widow of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, has died. She was 76. Roddenberry, an actress who appeared in numerous "Star Trek" TV shows and movies, died Thursday of leukemia at her home in Bel-Air, Calif., her representative said.

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Re: Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2008, 05:16:35 PM »
She did keep the dream alive -- she was a worthy successor to Gene.

Well, Great Bird if the Galaxy, your nestmate is by your side.

Rest in Peace.
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Re: Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2008, 05:19:51 PM »
Aw. :(

Godspeed, Nurse Chapel.
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Re: Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2008, 05:38:43 PM »
Fitting that the last role for her is the latest Star Trek movie.
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Re: Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2008, 06:07:49 PM »
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Re: Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2008, 07:13:46 PM »
I love the TNG where she's getting married and insists being naked for the ceremony.
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Re: Majel Roddenberry, 'First Lady of Star Trek,' dies
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2008, 09:04:52 PM »
Ahhhh crap. I had no idea she was sick. RIP your husband will be there by your side and you can both have peace from now till the end of time.
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