Published 16:38 IST, June 22nd 2021

'The Twilight Zone' and 'Star Trek' actor Joanne Linville dies at the age of 93

Joanne Linville, who played the Romulan commander in Star Trek, died aged 93. Read to know more about her and the heartwarming things her family had to say.

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Joanne Linville, who was seen in films like Star Trek and A Star Is Born, passed away on Sunday at age of 93. At time of her passing, Linville h been a part of several popular entertainment projects, including cinema and television, over many years of her acting career. According to a statement given by actor’s family to USA Today, Joanne Linville was a loving, and proud, mor and grandmor, to her family who h a ‘full life’ lived.

Joanne Linville's family on her passion for art and life 

Following Joanne Linville's death, her family h heartwarming things to say about late actor. y spoke about how she was an inspiration to many people. Those who got to know her found her spirit and passion for ‘art and life’ to be inspiring. cause of actor’s death remains undisclosed as of now, although she is survived by some family members and her ex-husband, Mark Rydell, an actor, and Acemy Award-winning director. Linville h two children with Rydell, Christopher, and Amy. Furr, her demise now leaves behind her grandchildren Austen, Ruby, and Ginger, along with a great-grandchild named Kingston Fisher Lourd Rydell.

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Romulan commander in Star Trek 

Joanne Linville was seen in various television shows such as One Step Beyond, Passersby episode of Twilight Zone, and even Star Trek. Portraying character of Romulan commander, she starred in Enterprise Incident episode of popular science-fiction series. She also briefly appeared on Guiding Light, a show that was on air for over fifty deces. Or Joanne Linville shows like F.B.I., Invers, I Spy and more also saw her make short appearances.

A 2011 book and some popular Joanne Linville movies 

ditionally, late Hollywood actor was also seen essaying roles in films of various genres like drama, spy, biographical, romantic musicals, and even thrillers. Joanne Linville movies include A Star Is Born, Goddess, Scorpio, Gable and Lombard, James Dean and Seduction. In later years of her life, Linville’s fans also witnessed her turning into an author. Joanne Linville's Seven Steps to an Acting Craft is an autobiographical re that Star Trek actor penned with John Deck, which launched in 2011.

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16:38 IST, June 22nd 2021