Michael Ansara dies at 91

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Last Updated : Aug 03 2013 | 3:35 PM IST

"Star Trek" actor Michael Ansara, who played Klingon Commander Kang, is no more, said his close friend and former publicist, reports eonline.com.

Ansara was 91.

"Michael and I have been friends since 1968. He was my best friend. He had a long illness. He died at home. He was a great guy, and a wonderful actor," eonline.com quoted his one-time publicist Michael B. Druxman as saying.

Ansara first gained popularity after acting in the 1950s TV series "Broken Arrow". He had even lent his voice to the role of Mr. Freeze in several animated "Batman" shows.

Ansara is survived by his wife of 36 years, Beverly Kushida.

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First Published: Aug 03 2013 | 3:30 PM IST

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