American actress (1953–2024)
Patti Yasutake |
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Yasutake in 2013 |
Born | (1953-09-06)September 6, 1953
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Died | August 5, 2024(2024-08-05) (aged 70)
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Occupation | Actress |
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Years active | 1985–2024 |
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Patti Yasutake (September 6, 1953 – August 5, 2024) was an American stage,[1] film and television actress. She was best known for her portrayal of Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the Star Trek franchise.[2] She was the sister of Irene Hirano.
Life and career
Yasutake was born on September 6, 1953 in Gardena, California.[3]
Yasutake's television acting career began in 1985 with an appearance on the show T. J. Hooker. More recently, she appeared on Boston Legal. She resided in Hollywood, California. She was married.[citation needed]
She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in 1988 for her role in The Wash.[4]
Yasutake died of a rare form of T-cell lymphoma at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, on August 5, 2024, at the age of 70.[5][6]
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