Aron Eisenberg Passes Away at 50

[archersangel]

The news comes from his widow, who shared the information on Facebook on Saturday night. The actor, aged 50, worked in Hollywood during the ‘80s and ‘90s, though he was best known for the role of Nog in Deep Space Nine. Over seven seasons, viewers got to know Nog, the first Ferengi to join Starfleet, where he eventually reached the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. Nog was a fantastic character, and Eisenberg imbued him wit ha distinct and powerful sense of life.

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Comments

[egret]

RIP

[elf]

There's a delightful Tumblr post about Captain Nog. It's a few years old, and still very compelling.

[sporky_rat]

I love it! It's beautiful and I adore it.

[conuly]

My goodness, he was only 50!

[sporky_rat]

I know he had a lot of health issues (I remember the kidney a few years ago?); I was hoping we'd have him around a little longer.