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News RIP: Majel Roddenberry passes away

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by CardJoe, 22 Dec 2008.

  1. CardJoe

    CardJoe Freelance Journalist

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    CardJoe, 22 Dec 2008
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  2. Krikkit

    Krikkit All glory to the hypnotoad! Super Moderator

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    R.I.P.

    What a shame, although a great legacy to leave behind!
     
    Krikkit, 22 Dec 2008
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  3. quack

    quack Minimodder

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    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.
     
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  4. StephenK

    StephenK Sneak 'em Upper

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    A wonderful woman, she'll be greatly missed :(
     
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  5. Blademrk

    Blademrk Why so serious?

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    +1, RIP
     
    Blademrk, 22 Dec 2008
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  6. Phil Rhodes

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    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." :thumb:
     
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  7. GreatOldOne

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  8. Joeymac

    Joeymac What's a Dremel?

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    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.
     
    Joeymac, 22 Dec 2008
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  9. TheCherub

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    I'm slightly concerned that it is going to end up sounding like the really stunted announcements that you get at railway stations.
     
    TheCherub, 22 Dec 2008
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  10. [USRF]Obiwan

    [USRF]Obiwan What's a Dremel?

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    I loved her as the mother of Troi. Didn't know she also did all the computervoice work.
     
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  11. *mat-ster*

    *mat-ster* What's a Dremel?

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    Rest In Peace

    Beam me up Scottie - New ST movie looks great, just seen the trailer...she had a great sense of humour :)
     
    *mat-ster*, 22 Dec 2008
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  12. The Infamous Mr D

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    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.
     
    The Infamous Mr D, 22 Dec 2008
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  13. -EVRE-

    -EVRE- What's a Dremel?

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    < big Star Trek fan

    She will be missed
     
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  14. D B

    D B What's a Dremel?

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

    Veles DUR HUR

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    I imagine they'll find someone who can do a really good impression, good enough for a human ear at least.
     
    Veles, 23 Dec 2008
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  16. LordPyrinc

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    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.
     
    LordPyrinc, 23 Dec 2008
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  17. outlawaol

    outlawaol Geeked since 1982

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    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...
     
    outlawaol, 23 Dec 2008
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  18. Nexxo

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

    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.
     
    Nexxo, 23 Dec 2008
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  19. Xir

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