20 Star Trek Actors Who Died In 2021

3. Lisa Banes - Doctor Renhol

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Banes portrayed Doctor Renhol, the Trill consultant who attended to Jadzia Dax in the Deep Space Nine episode Equilibrium. A native of Ohio, she appeared on Broadway several times in her career. She had roles in Neil Simon's Rumours, the musical High Society, Accents On Youth, and Present Laughter.

On television, in addition to her role on Deep Space Nine, she appeared on Six Feet Under, Kane & Abel, Desperate Housewives, and Once Upon A Time. These are a small selection of her long and varied career. Her film credits include Cocktail, Dragonfly, and Gone Girl.

On June 4, 2021, she was struck in a hit-and-run incident while crossing the street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, while on her way to Julliard School. She died on June 14th from her injuries at the age of 65.

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