Two-time Star Trek guest actor Galyn Görg, known for M.A.N.T.I.S. and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has passed away from cancer at 55
Galyn Görg, an actor and dancer who appeared twice in Star Trek, has passed away from cancer at the age of 55. The Hollywood Reporter said that her death on Tuesday was announced by her agent.
In Star Trek, Görg first appeared as Korena in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season four episode, “The Visitor”. She then returned in Star Trek: Voyager season three as the Ilari Nori in the episode “Warlord”.
Outside of Star Trek, Görg was known for parts in RoboCop 2 and Point Break, as well as for the role of Lt. Leora Maxwell in the main cast of mid-90s superhero series M.A.N.T.I.S. She was also known for her guest role as boxing instructor Helena in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, in which she memorably knocked out Will Smith.
T. Rick Jones