British–Canadian actor Alan Scarfe has sadly died at 77, but tributes prove he is leaving behind a tremendous legacy.
We’ve all heard the old saying ‘You are what you leave behind.’ For actors, what’s left behind can touch the lives of friends, family, and even complete strangers. When life ends, the work lives on, and of course, those no longer with us remain in our memories. When somebody passes away, it’s perhaps just as important to celebrate their life as it is to mourn though, and it’s with this in mind, that fans remember Alan Scarfe, the beloved actor whose death was only recently announced.
Star Trek and movie Actor Alan Scarfe’s death at 77
Although Alan Scarfe tragically died from colon cancer on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at the age of 77, news of his passing only reached the public on Friday, June 7th, just one day before his 78th birthday.
Survived by his son Jonathan Scarfe, who is also an actor, his daughter Tosia, and his brother named Colin, Alan leaves behind a body of work in both movies and TV. He was also an author, published under the pen name Clanash Farjeon.
After undertaking studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he later became associate director of the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, England before embarking upon a career in films with the likes of Deserters and Iron Eagle II.
Transitioning into TV with sci-fi favorites like Seven Days (he played Dr. Bradley Talmadge) and Star Trek (Romulans Tokath, Admiral Mendak), his ability would earn him memorable roles in films such as 1991’s Deep Impact (Nigel Griffith) and 1992’s Lethal Weapon 3 (Herman Walters).
A warm and friendly presence at Star Trek conventions over the years, Alan’s pride in being an actor rewarded him with further adoration from fans, who were always keen to embrace him as part of their rich community.
Tributes to the star honor him as a ‘blessing’
“A damn shame,” one fan tweeted in the wake of his passing. “He’s one of those actors who I always enjoyed seeing on TV and in the occasional movie.”
“Sorry to hear the loss of Alan Scarfe,” another reacted. “Some seriously great performances.”
Tributes continue to be paid to the man who impacted lives far beyond those who knew him personally.
“May his memory be a blessing,” a Star Trek fan wrote on X/Twitter, sharing a still of one of his characters. “A very underrated character actor,” one called him. “Great voice. He made a great villain in films such as Lethal Weapon 3.”
He’ll be remembered fondly, his movies and shows watched for years to come.
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