- Star Trek star Patti Yasutake has died at the age of 70
In "Star Trek: The Next Generation", she portrayed Nurse Alyssa Ogawa, and now, actress Patricia Sue Yasutake (1953-2024), known as Patti Yasutake, has passed away. The 70-year-old died in Santa Monica on Monday, August 5, after a long battle with cancer, as reported by industry magazine "The Hollywood Reporter" among others.
Her longtime manager Kyle Fritz shared the sad news and expressed his condolences: "Patti was my first client when I started over 30 years ago. We cherished every day we got to work together. I will miss her spirit, her talent, and her tenacity, but most of all, her friendship."
Patti Yasutake's Last Role Was in "Beef"
The California native, who appeared in her first TV and film productions in the 1980s, was still acting in front of the camera just a few years ago - most recently for Netflix's "Beef", alongside Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. In the series, Yasutake played the role of Fumi Nakai, the mother of the character George (Joseph Lee).
Yasutake gained worldwide recognition for her recurring role as Alyssa Ogawa in "Star Trek: The Next Generation". Apart from her appearances from the fourth season of the series, Yasutake also reprised the role in the films "Star Trek: Generations" (1994) and "Star Trek: First Contact" (1996). Her other TV credits include roles in "The Closer" and the successful medical drama "Grey's Anatomy".
According to U.S. reports, Yasutake leaves behind her siblings Linda Hayashi and Steve Yasutake.
The Hollywood Reporter, being an esteemed industry magazine, announced Patti Yasutake's passing.The Hollywood Reporter, known for its coverage of the entertainment industry, reported on Patti Yasutake's long battle with cancer and her eventual demise.
