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Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Dr. Leonard Bones McCoy' on the Star Trek series of movies and television shows. His often quoted diagnosis, He's dead, Jim, became an icon of the Star Trek shows. Born Jackson DeForest Kelley in Toccoa, Georgia, he was inspired to try acting during a visit to his uncle in...
It was June 11, 1999, that DeForest Kelley passed away. As the first loss of the main Original Series cast, Kelley’s death showed us that Star Trek (and its fans) was aging. Yet, DeForest Kelley’s legacy continues to inspire fans, actors and medical professionals to this day. Today, we celebrate his contributions to acting, animal rights, volunteerism, and being a role model for many with a series of personal memories. DeForest Kelley Memories Trekmovie.com asked some of those who knew and worked with DeForest Kelley to share their remembrances of the person and the actor. Their words exemplify why DeForest Kelley will never really leave us. ——————- I remember how generous and kind DeForest Kelley was to "the new kids on the block". I was thrilled to be able to share a scene with him in the pilot episode and he made me feel very comfortable on my first day on the Enterprise. In fact, that’s the way he was whenever we met. I did share one meal with him and his lovely wife one evening and he regaled us with stories about his days in summer stock. It was, needless to say, a treat. The only thing I can add to that is that he was always wonderful to be around and I wish I could’ve spent a lot more time enjoying his company. – Brent Spiner Actor, (Data – Star Trek: The Next Generation) ——————- ——————- It was Gene’s idea to use DeForest Kelley for the pilot [of Star Trek The Next Generation]. And you know what? DeForest wouldn’t take anything above scale for his remuneration. He worked for SAG minimum. That was his way of giving back, he was very generous and he said he felt he owed it to Star Trek. That was kind of man he was. – Robert Justman Producer on Star Trek & Star Trek The Next Generation ——————- ——————- After all these years, some of the best memories I have of creating and running the Official Star Trek Fan Club, and its official magazine, the Star Trek Communicator, involve DeForest Kelley. He was one of my favorites and a true gentleman – always there when you needed him, always with a smile on his face and kind word. The first time I met DeForest Kelley was at a convention here in Denver. I had been corresponding with him for some time and was trying to arrange an interview with him for the fan club magazine. De suggested we meet at his hotel at the convention and just do the interview in-person. The first moment I entered his room, I was treated with the utmost of respect. His wife, Carolyn, who also became a good friend, greeted me with hugs. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast while talking very casually about his career with Star Trek. After that, De and I remained in contact with each other through all the years up to his passing. I always received notes from he and his wife thanking me for sending the magazines. They received every issue and read it from cover to cover. I think I interviewed De probably12 times over the years. One of the special memories I have is flying out for his Star Ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To be there and share in that special moment with both he and Carolyn was wonderful. After the ceremony, we went to a special party where De gave me a small pin replica of his star – a treasured keepsake. De and Carolyn always loved their roses at their home. I remember De telling me that one of the things he enjoyed most was taking care of the roses and enjoying them with others. They had a beautiful yard full of them. It was one of the ways he truly relaxed. One of my fondest memories of De was on the set of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. I visited the set on the day they were filming in the large water tank on the back lot as the entire crew had just crash landed in the Klingon Bird of Prey. It was fun watching the wind machines blow and the cast do several takes as the whale swims by. After the scene was finished. De came up and asked if I would like to go to lunch. We went to the Paramount commissary and De was telling me that he thought they were creating a classic with the film. He was so happy to have Leonard back as director and said he was having a great time making the film. He was glad to see the humor return. During one of our many interviews, I asked De how he would like to be remembered after he was gone. He thought and thought about it and said he just didn’t have an answer to that – he wasn’t sure what people would say about him after he was gone. When the issue came out, I sent him several copies. He sent me a wonderful note back, which I still have and treasure, thanking me for the copies and saying, “As for the question of what I would like people to say about me after I am gone, I guess…..’he’s dead Jim!’” De always had a wonderful sense of humor and never took himself too seriously. He was always proud of his association with Star Trek, loved and appreciated the fans, and made every attempt to say hello to them and write them back when they took the time to let him know how much they appreciated him. De’s life was one to be emulated. He had a long successful career (I remember him telling me about stories as a young actor at Paramount working with Gloria Swanson and eating lunch with the likes of Clark Gable and Bing Crosby among many others.) He was married for over 50 years to the love of his life, Carolyn – a class...
🎈 1/20/1920 - 7/11/1999 🕯️ Dr. Leonard H. 'Bones' McCoy Star Trek: The Motion Picture, 1979. Photographer Steve Schapiro/Corbis
Blog dedicated to DeForest Kelley. We should keep his memory alive. Welcome to join me and become obsessed. He will get a special place in my heart forever. Not all of the pics are mine. I just collect them to share with other fans. Let me know if one of them is yours and you want me to take it down!
DeForest Kelley. circa1939. Born January 20, 1920, Toccoa, GA
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Kelley revealed his thoughtful character early in life.
Poor quality videos but it's wonderful and very entertain.Full of laught.Dr.McCoy always loses his argument with Spock.But in real life... De Wins! part 2 part 3
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