What happened: Joanne Linville, who made a memorable appearance as a Romulan commander in ‘Star Trek’ died Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 93. Her agent confirmed the news of her passing. According to the statement released by her family, “Linville lived a full life. One whose spirit, passion for art and life was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.” “Trek” fans remember Linville for her role as the commander of a Romulan vessel in 1968’s “The Enterprise Incident” episode, a fan-favorite from the original series. She also stood out in an acclaimed 1961 episode of “The Twilight Zone.”
Her movie credits include “The Goddess” (1958), “Scorpio” (1973), “Gable and Lombard” (1976), “A Star Is Born” (1976) and “The Seduction” (1982). She also played gossip columnist Hedda Hopper in “James Dean,” a 2001 TV movie starring James Franco and directed by her ex-husband, Mark Rydell. Linville is survived by her ex-husband Rydell, her children Amy and Christopher Austen, grandchildren Ruby and Ginger, and a great-grandson Kingston. Click here for more from Propergaanda