December 18

2008 – Majel Barrett who portrayed “Dr. Christine Chapel” on the original “Star Trek” series, and “Lwaxana Troi” on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” passed away at the age of 76. She was married to “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry.

2006 – Jospeh Barbera of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon duo, passed away at the age of 95.

2002 – Edward Norris who appeared in the films “The Mystery of Marie Roget” and “The Gorilla,” passed away at the age of 91.