RIP: Majel Roddenberry passes away - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 22nd Dec 2008, 11:08

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/12...enberry-dies/1

Majel Roddenberry, wife to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and the voice of the Enterprise computer, has tragically passed away.

Krikkit · 22nd Dec 2008, 11:18

R.I.P.

What a shame, although a great legacy to leave behind!

quack · 22nd Dec 2008, 11:33

RIP First Lady of Star Trek.

So glad she finished her voice-over work on the new Star Trek movie before she passed... it'll be weird to hear another person doing the computer's voice in any future movies. She was synonymous with the part.

StephenK · 22nd Dec 2008, 12:26

A wonderful woman, she'll be greatly missed

Blademrk · 22nd Dec 2008, 13:13

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Originally Posted by quack

RIP First Lady of Star Trek.

So glad she finished her voice-over work on the new Star Trek movie before she passed... it'll be weird to hear another person doing the computer's voice in any future movies. She was synonymous with the part.

+1, RIP

Phil Rhodes · 22nd Dec 2008, 13:19

I run screaming from any hint of religion, but I can only hope that if there were any pearly gates, someone'd be good enough to say:

"Enter when ready."

GreatOldOne · 22nd Dec 2008, 13:31

RIP Nurse Chapel.

(Everyone seems to forget that she was a semi-regular cast member of TOS as well)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Chapel

Joeymac · 22nd Dec 2008, 14:48

Sad sad news indeed... her voice is a fairly integral part of the "feel" of Star Trek. They probably have enough recordings of her to synthesize (replicate... ) her voice and get the computer to say anything. But it won't be the same.

TheCherub · 22nd Dec 2008, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Joeymac

Sad sad news indeed... her voice is a fairly integral part of the "feel" of Star Trek. They probably have enough recordings of her to synthesize (replicate... ) her voice and get the computer to say anything. But it won't be the same.

I'm slightly concerned that it is going to end up sounding like the really stunted announcements that you get at railway stations.

[USRF]Obiwan · 22nd Dec 2008, 15:44

I loved her as the mother of Troi. Didn't know she also did all the computervoice work.

The Infamous Mr D · 22nd Dec 2008, 19:11

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

Majel Roddenberry will be reprising her role as the voice of the computer in JJ Abrams new Star Trek film starring Simon Pegg and Gabriel Grey.

I think you mean Zachary Quinto? Gabriel Grey is the character he plays in Heroes, better known as Sylar

But back on topic, Majel's passing is dreadfully sad. She brought some wonderful characters to life in Trek and will be sorely missed.

-EVRE- · 22nd Dec 2008, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Phil Rhodes

I run screaming from any hint of religion, but I can only hope that if there were any pearly gates, someone'd be good enough to say:

"Enter when ready."

+1

< big Star Trek fan

She will be missed

D B · 22nd Dec 2008, 22:34

Aww dang .. she was and always will be .. Star Trek's First Lady

Veles · 23rd Dec 2008, 02:17

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Originally Posted by TheCherub

I'm slightly concerned that it is going to end up sounding like the really stunted announcements that you get at railway stations.

I imagine they'll find someone who can do a really good impression, good enough for a human ear at least.

LordPyrinc · 23rd Dec 2008, 04:34

I tip my beer to her. Tis rare that a SciFi man finds a great woman that will stay with him. Even rarer, a woman that will continue his legacy after his death until she too succombs to the darkness.

outlawaol · 23rd Dec 2008, 04:56

She did NOT look her age, even on DS9.

And dang! I totally forgot about Earth: Final conflict! Havnt thought about that show in ages....

RIP Majel Roddenberry

I wonder if she will be launched into outer space like Gene was... hmm...

Nexxo · 23rd Dec 2008, 12:39

OK, with its last guardian gone, from here on in anything Star Trek will suck epically.

76 is too young. Still, at least she leaves a legacy that will inspire future generations to become scientists and engineers. Let's make the future.

Xir · 23rd Dec 2008, 13:15

...you can get here voice for GPS?
That's pretty cool...

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