Legendary ‘Star Trek’ actor dies at 90: ‘My heart is heavy’

An actor from the original Star Trek television series and its seven films has died at age 90. The news prompted emotional reactions from those who worked with him, as indicated by statements like "My heart is heavy.

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Legendary ‘Star Trek’ actor dies at 90: ‘My heart is heavy’

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