Today we lost a hero to many, a poet, actor, philanthropist, and major advocate of science and true education.
At 83 years old, he passed due to end-stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. He struggled with this for many years, and in the television series "Fringe" even used his medication and treatment on set for dramatic effect.
To Boldly Go...
Pondered upon a rainy plateau, with a coal forge, and many dragon.