![]() "Over time, she became appreciative of her short time on 'Star Trek' because she developed meaningful relationships with the fans, Leonard Nimoy and other cast members," Dweck told the Associated Press. Her son, Jonathan Dweck, told the Associated Press that his mother would rather be remembered as a survivor of addiction than be remembered for her role in "Star Trek." Whitney was written off the original series (1966-1967) after eight episodes - and a harrowing sexual assault by a studio executive, which she describes in the opening of her 1998 autobiography, " The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy." In the years that followed, Whitney struggled with alcoholism. "She was a constant shining smile over the years every time our paths crossed." "Condolences to the family of Grace," her co-star, William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk, post on Twitter. "Star Trek" actress Grace Lee Whitney - who played Janice Rand, yeoman to Captain Kirk - has died at age 85.Īccording to the Associated Press, Whitney died peacefully in her home in Coarsegold, California, on May 1. ![]()
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