Patti Yasutake, the actress identified for her function as Nanny Alyssa Ogawa on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and next “Star Trek” franchises, has died. She was once 70.
On Wednesday, her supervisor and longtime buddy, Kyle Fritz, showed the dying to Fox Information Virtual.
“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.”
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Actress Patti Yasutake arrives at Celebrity Trek: The Excursion Opening Evening Gala on January 17, 2008, in Lengthy Seaside, California. (Getty Photographs)
Yasutake died on August 5 surrounded via her pals and population nearest an extended fight with most cancers. Fritz mentioned she had suffered from Lymphoma and gave up the ghost on the UCLA Santa Monica Clinical Middle.
The Los Angeles local was once born and raised in Gardena and Inglewood. She graduated from UCLA with Honors in Theater.
Her occupation originated at East West Avid gamers, the place she labored with the mythical Mako for 6 years onstage, on team of workers and on The Board, appearing over a accumulation displays. Her theater paintings spanned 3 many years and integrated, Untouched Mexico Repertory Theatre, American Southwest Theatre, Los Angeles Theatre Middle, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Ny Theatre Membership, South Coast Repertory Theatre and The Westwood Playhouse (now The Geffen Playhouse).
Patti Yasutake’s most up-to-date tv look was once at the collision Netflix display “Beef.” (Getty Photographs)
Yasutake was once moreover a theater director. She evolved and staged international premieres at East West Avid gamers, the Richmond Shepherd Theater and Ensemble Studio Theater, in conjunction with a extremely praised remount of “Tea” on the Odyssey Theater.
She rose to popularity in Hollywood following her primary property debut in Ron Howard’s 1986 comedy “Gung Ho.”
Her alternative movie credit come with “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” “Blind Spot” and “Road to Galveston`” and dealing along with her appearing idols, Joanne Woodward and Cicely Tyson.
“Star Trek” forged member Patti Yasutake autographs Celebrity Trek memorabilia on the Bright Velocity Fantastic Arts gallery in December 2001. (Getty Photographs)
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The actress’ most up-to-date tv look was once at the collision Netflix display “Beef,” the place she performed the function of Fumi. She starred along Ali Wong, Steven Yeun and extra.
Yasutake was once best possible identified for her portrayal as Nanny Alyssa Ogawa in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (1987). She first seemed within the season 4 episode, “Future Imperfect” (1990) and was once a ordinary visitor celebrity till the top of the order, getting greater roles within the 7th season, maximum particularly within the episode “Lower Decks” (1994), consistent with iMDB.
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Yasutake starred in ABC’s “Notorious” season one. (Getty Photographs)
She may also be not hidden within the movement photos “Star Trek: Generations” (1994) and “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996).
Yasutake‘s other television credits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Bones,” “Notorious,” “Flash Forward” and “Cold Case.”
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She is survived via siblings Linda Hayashi and Steven Yasutake, a massive prolonged population of nephews and nieces and a population of pals and co-workers.
