James Doohan, Star Trek's Mr. Scott died earlier today. He was 84.

The actor, who was suffering from Parkinson's Disease as well as other ailments, passed away at his Redmond, WA home. He is credited, among other things, as one of the inventors of the Klingon language. He appeared in three seasons of the original Trek as the redoubtable Mr. Scott, and reprised the role in seven films and one memorable episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

It's a sad day in the Engine Room--the Miracle Worker has left us.

The Owl