The Roddenberrys
Majel Roddenberry, widow of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, has passed beyond the Rim on December 18 at the age of 76. She lost the battle against leukemia at her home in Bel-Air. Her family was with her. (Official homepage)
For me as a science fiction fan, the name Roddenberry is as deeply connected to the genre as is the name Juri Gagarin in the science community associated with space travel. The Star Trek universe has been a constant for me since I started to watch TV.
Majel Barrett Roddenberry was …

It still seems a little unreal to me: save the last two exams (which shouldn’t post a serious hurdle) I am done with college and I am working full time. After working towards this moment for the past nine years (since 11th grade) I can’t really believe it’s here now.
To get a grasp on what it means that this nightmare called college is finally over, I started to move all the stuff out I don’t need anymore for my last two exams. It turned out I had to make two …

With great sorrow I have learned today [1/2/3] that actor, professor and artist Don S. Davis of Aurora, Missouri (USA) has passed away on June 29, 2008. Don Davis was 65 years old.
News reports indicate that Mr Davis died of a massive heart attack and that he has had health problems for the last couple of years. He died in his home in Gibsons, British Columbia (Canada).
Most fans will remember Mr Davis from his appearances in »Twin Peaks«, »Mac Gyver« and his major role of General Hammond in »Stargate …