STAR Trek: The Next Generation actress Patti Yasutake has died.
Patti, who also starred in the award-winning Netflix series Beef, was 70 years old.
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The actress’ longtime friend and agent, Kyle Fritz, confirmed the news to Deadline on Tuesday.
He revealed that she died peacefully on August 5, surrounded by loving friends and family, following her battle with cancer.
He said: “Patti was my first client when I started over 30 years ago.
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“We enjoyed every day we worked together and I will miss his spiritual talent and tenacity, but most of all his friendship.”
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PATTI’S LIFE
Patti was born and raised in Gardena and Inglewood, California, and graduated cum laude with a degree in theater from UCLA.
She began her long career in the Hollywood industry at East West Players, where she worked with Japanese-American actor Mako for six years.
Patti’s debut film role was Umeki opposite Ron Howard in Gung Go (1986).
She starred in The Wash two years later, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination.
From 1994 to 1996, Patti starred as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in many Star Trek adaptations.
Other films Patti has starred in include Blind Spot, Road to Galveston and Drop Dead Gorgeous.
Over the years, Patti has starred in several popular TV series, including Bones, The Closer, Grey’s Anatomy, and Cold Case.
‘MAY YOUR MEMORY BE A BLESSING’
On X, many fans shared their condolences and praised Patti for her wonderful career.
One tweeted: “So sorry to hear of Patti Yasutake’s passing.
“She was amazing as Nurse Ogawa in TNG. And throughout her career. May her memory be a blessing.”
“She was wonderful,” said another.
A third pointed out: “So glad she was surrounded by love at the end.”
“I can’t process this news. I love her [Star Trek] character so much,” someone mentioned.
A fifth said: “She was amazing and will be missed.”
A memorial for Patti will take place at the East West Players in Los Angeles.
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