R.I.P. Patti Yasutake: ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ And ‘Beef’ Actor Dead At 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. Among her other TV cameos are Gung Ho, Mr. Belvedere, Judging Amy, Crossing Jordan, Bones, Cold Case, The Young and the Restless, The Closer, NCIS: Los Angeles, Pretty Little Liars and Notorious.

Per Deadline and Variety, Yasutake took part in Gung Ho (1986 ), which marked her first major feature film. She would go on to appear in The Wash (1988) — which garnered her a nod at the Independent Spirit Award Awards — Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992), Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999 ), and more.

Yasutake was born in Los Angeles, and ultimately attended UCLA, where she graduated with Honors in Theater, per Variety.

According to Deadline, survivors include her two siblings, nieces and nephews, and colleagues and friends. The outlet reports that a memorial service will be held at East West Players on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Instead of flowers, those interested may make a donation to East West Players.