‘Star Trek’ actress Patti Yasutake dead at 70
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"Star Trek" and "Beef" actress Patti Yasutake has died at the age of 70, her manager Kyle Fritz confirmed with Fox News Digital.
"Patti was not only a client but a ‘chosen family member.’ She was the very first actress I ever signed, and a friendship of over 30 years ensued. It was an honor to know her, work with her and love her," Fritz shared. "We enjoyed every day we got to work together… I will miss her spirit, talent and tenacity, but most of all, her friendship." Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
Yasutake died on August 5 surrounded by her friends and family after a long battle with cancer. Fritz said she had suffered from Lymphoma and passed away at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.
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