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Yes, James Doohan, the actor who played Scotty on Star Trek just died. He will be missed.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050720/ap_on_en_tv/obit_doohan

Scotty, beam up.

"Aye Captain. I canae repair the warp drive in that time."

:( Time for a Scotty quote-a-thon in honor:
'Very funny Scotty, now beam down my clothes'

Yes, James Doohan, the actor who played Scotty on Star Trek just died. He will be missed.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050720/ap_on_en_tv/obit_doohan

Scotty, beam up.

"Mad Man" Doohan of the CAF... used to fly fighter planes between telephone poles... slalom style... :eek:

Too bad his infinite loop transporter trick didn't work this time. :(

Hey, he was canadian.

So many celebrities are dying off now.

"Mad Man" Doohan of the CAF... used to fly fighter planes between telephone poles... slalom style... :eek:

Too bad his infinite loop transporter trick didn't work this time. :(
Yeah, I remember that TNG episode when he did that. "Relics" if I'm not mistaken.

I do find it funny that a Canadian played a Scotsman so well.

"I can have it online in 8 weeks if you need, but I can have it done in 2"

"Do you always multiply your repair estimates by a factor of 4?"

"How else can I keep my reputation as a miracle worker"

I'll never forget typing "Beam me up, Scotty" into one of the translating devices in the internet... *wipes tears from his eyes*
Farewell :(

Scotty and General Westmoreland in the same week... we're running out of talented military!! ;)

I don't know what to say...He was a Star Trek icon, a great actor, and a great man.

I...can't say anything else but that he will be sorely missed.

Today, even a Vulcan would cry... :(

Shame he's dead.... He'll be greatly missed.

At least he died peacefully, unlike DeFrost Kelly cuz he drowned in his swimming pool... poor bloke.

This bit says more about him than anything else...

At 19, James escaped the turmoil at home by joining the Canadian army, becoming a lieutenant in artillery. He was among the Canadian forces that landed on Juno Beach on D-Day. "The sea was rough," he recalled. "We were more afraid of drowning than the Germans."

The Canadians crossed a minefield laid for tanks; the soldiers weren't heavy enough to detonate the bombs. At 11:30 that night, he was machine-gunned, taking six hits: one that took off his middle right finger (he managed to hide the missing finger on screen), four in his leg and one in the chest. Fortunately the chest bullet was stopped by his silver cigarette case.

SIX (5 solid) hits from a german machine gun. :eek: Beat That Eutrusca - You only fell out of an airplane. :p

Shame he's dead.... He'll be greatly missed.

At least he died peacefully, unlike DeFrost Kelly cuz he drowned in his swimming pool... poor bloke.
I thought Kelly had cancer. It was Shatner's wife that drowned.

:(

:( Time for a Scotty quote-a-thon in honor:
'Very funny Scotty, now beam down my clothes'

"It's, uh, it's green!" (By Any Other Name)

"Now this is a drink for a man." -- Scott
"Scotch?" -- Checkov
"Aye." -- Scott
"It vas inwented by a little old lady in Lenningrad." -- Checkov

"Just before they went into warp, I beamed the whole kit and kaboodle into their engine room, where they'll be no tribble at all." (both from The Trouble With Tribbles)

bump

James Doohan was a fine actor. He was a good man, as well. I will miss him sorely.

"Now go away, or we'll kill ye" (Enemy Within)

Fare thee well, James - you will be greatly missed!

So, the big ol' Someone finally beamed Scotty up after a long and prosperous life.

http://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Scotty-250.jpg

*full spread of photon torpedoes launched at sunset over capital city*

Dobbsworld salutes USS Enterprises' resident miracle-worker.

Now let's get shitfaced.

Probably the worlds most famous engineer. Farewell, James Doohan.

--The Democratic States of Cogitation

I was lucky enough to meet James Doohan at a convention a few years back (he autographed my copy of the Star Fleet Technical Manual). When I met him I asked him "Whose idea was it to make Scotty the consumate liar about repair times?" and he said, "Well, it was my way of letting that arrogant SOB captain Kirk know who was really in charge!" I'll never forget that. He will be missed.

Is Welshie still okay?

Sorry for the humor folks, but I suspect Mr Doohan would approve.

By the way, he shouldn't have worn his red shirt today.

Is Welshie still okay?

Sorry for the humor folks, but I suspect Mr Doohan would approve.

By the way, he shouldn't have worn his red shirt today.
Actually in 2267, Scotty gets killed and then resurrected by the Nomad probe. He was wearing a redshirt at the time.

I forgot the best line ever.

Turboshaft Computer: Level please
Scotty: Transporter room.
Computer: Thank you
Scotty: Up yer shaft

or

ADMIRAL! There be whales here!

Well, looks like the final away team mission arrived for scotty...

God speed! :(

*puffs*

If it doesn't have Scotty in it, it isn't Star Trek.

*puffs*

Scotty/James Doohan was a true hero in my eyes. A D-Day survivor, taking five direct bullets and only avoided taking a sixth by carrying that silver cig case, becoming an actor that made Star Trek so enjoyable (other than Shatner's horid acting), being a Canadian to boot is a bonus but the fact he attended conventions into his 80s realy makes you respect the man. A true hero was lost and he will never be forgotten as long as I live.

And yes I have to agree. Best lines ever said by Scotty...ever.

Turboshaft Computer: Level please
Scotty: Transporter room.
Computer: Thank you
Scotty: Up yer shaft

I met him at the one and only Trek convention i ever went to.. a true gentleman... :( drinks a scotch in his honor..farewell.. one can only hope Shatner is next.. just kidding

Godspeed or Warp 9.99, Mr. Doohan. R.I.P
Looks like Someone energized his beam up.

Check this out - He will not be forgotten:


'Scotty' beamed back to Scotland

A plaque will be "beamed up" for Scotty in Linlithgow
A Scottish council has revealed plans to erect a plaque in memory of the late Star Trek actor James "Scotty" Doohan.
Scripts of the sci-fi series reveal that his character, Montgomery Scott, was born in Linlithgow in 2222 and that his parents still lived there.

West Lothian Council plans to erect a plaque in the town in memory of the Canada-born actor who died, aged 85.

Councillor Willie Dunn said a local link with Star Trek could help attract more visitors to the area.

Doohan, who played an engineer in the original series, died of pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease at his home in Washington on Wednesday.

The actor became synonymous with the line "Beam me up, Scotty".

I think erecting a plaque is an excellent idea

Willie Dunn
West Lothian Council

Mr Dunn said Star Trek was "a cult classic" and revealed he was one of thousands of fans across the world.

"Scotty was a key character and Star Trek made James Doohan a household name," he added.

"Linlithgow was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and the town attracts thousands of people from all over the world every year.

"A local link with Star Trek could help attract even more visitors to West Lothian in the future. I think erecting a plaque is an excellent idea."

Ashes into space

Doohan's agent said the late actor and his wife Wende had discussed sending his ashes into space, following those of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.

The Space Services Inc company said Doohan's ashes could be on a Falcon 1 rocket launching from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base, tentatively scheduled for launch in September.

Doohan's Star Trek character Scotty manned the Starship Enterprise with Captain James T Kirk, played by Shatner, and Mr Spock, played by Leonard Nimoy.

The original crew lasted for three series, starting in 1966, before the show was axed, but the team reunited for seven big screen movies.

see also: West Lothian Web Site (http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/content/news/latest/824689)