Gary Graham: 'Alien Nation', 'Star Trek: Enterprise' actor dies

Actor Gary Graham, best known for his roles in the TV series 'Alien Nation' and 'Star Trek: Enterprise', has died at the age of 73. His ex-wife Susan Lavelle shared the news on Facebook and called him an "amazing actor and father" to their daughter, Haylee. His wife Becky Hopkins was by his side when he died. Susan Lavelle said, "It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex-husband, amazing actor, and father of our beautiful only child together, Haylee Graham, has passed away today."

"We are completely devastated"

She said further, "We are completely devastated, especially our daughter... this was sudden so please pray for our daughter as she navigates through this thing called grief."

Lavelle said that she had first met Graham when he was the co-lead in 1980s science-fiction television series Alien Nation, in which he portrayed Detective Matthew Sikes. Gary Graham appeared from 2001 to 2005 as Ambassador Soval in a total of 12 episodes of 'Star Trek: Enterprise', which is a prequel to 'Star Trek: The Original Series'.

Daughter shares tribute

Susan Lavelle also said, "Gary was a funny, sarcastic sense of humor but kind, fought for what he believed in, a devout Christian, and was so proud of his daughter, Haylee."


Graham's daughter Haylee Graham shared her tribute to her father on X. She wrote, "Thank you everyone for your kind condolences and wonderful stories about my incredible dad and talented actor Gary Graham."

FAQs:

Who was Gary Graham?
Gary Graham was an actor best known for his roles in the TV series 'Alien Nation' and 'Star Trek: Enterprise'. He has died at the age of 73.Gary Graham appeared from 2001 to 2005 as Ambassador Soval in a total of 12 episodes of 'Star Trek: Enterprise', which is a prequel to 'Star Trek: The Original Series'.

What did Gary Graham's ex-wife say about his death?
Gary Graham's ex-wife Susan Lavelle said, "It is with deep profound sadness to say that Gary Graham, my ex-husband, amazing actor and father of our beautiful only child together, Haylee Graham, has passed away today."