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James "Vic Fontaine" Darren has passed (lemmy.world)
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His portrayal of the self aware hologram Vic on DS9 was always a highlight for me. In the midst of an ongoing war epic, they'd sprinkle in moments for Fontaine to cheer/distract the crew and audience. His beautiful voice helped Nog through the loss of his leg and the PTSD incurred from battle. He got Odo to remove the proverbial stick from his ass. Plus, he helped to orchestrate a ridiculous heist on the holodeck in order to save his program. He will be missed.

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[-] stargazingpenguin@lemmy.zip 28 points 2 months ago

It's sad seeing some of the actors starting to pass. He was a highlight for me too. I had mentioned on a comment a while back that his song playing right after Nog lost his leg was one of my favorite uses of music in Star Trek. The follow-up episode is also one I've watched many times. A lot of good memories.

You'll be missed Vic.

[-] teft@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

This one's for you Vic!

I'll be seeing you

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago

James Darren was also in T. J. Hooker, which starred William Shatner, giving him a double-Star Trek connection.

[-] finley@lemm.ee 11 points 2 months ago

Live long and prosper ๐Ÿ––๐Ÿป

[-] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

I always wished they had put him in the show earlier

[-] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago

Agreed. We got a hint of him late into season 6 with "His Way"

Unfortunately, the only time he and Jadzia interact before the change to Ezri. If only he could have had another full season or more and be akin to the Doctor.

[-] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

whistling Blues Skies while crying

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