‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and ‘Beef’ actor Patti Yasutake died on Aug. 5 at age 70.
Star Trek: The Next Generation and Beef alum Patti Yasutake died on Monday (Aug. 5) following a battle with cancer, Deadline reports. She was 70.
Kyle Fritz, the late actress’ manager and friend, informed the outlet that Yasutake was surrounded by her loved ones. He also issued a statement to Variety, sharing that Yasutake “was [his] first client when [he] began over 30 years ago.”
“We enjoyed every day we got to work together, and I will miss her spirit talent and tenacity but most of all her friendship,” he added.
DECIDER has reached out to Fritz, but did not hear back by time of publication.
One of Yasutake’s most recent credits was Beef, the Emmy award-winning Netflix anthology series, in which she portrayed Fumi Nakai.
