The 72-year old actor, Mark Lenard, best known as Sarek of Vulcan the father of Mr. Spock, in the television and film series Star Trek passed away on Friday November, 22nd, 1996 at New York University Hospital in Manhattan. The cause was multiple myeloma, his family said. Mr.Lenard certified his Star Trek celebrity with an appearance as the father of Mr. Spock on the original television series in the late 1960's, then parlayed it into a recurring role in subsequent feature films.

He will be missed.