RIP Michael Piller

I just found out today that one of the best and most important Star Trek writers, Michael Piller, died this week after a long struggle with cancer. He was the executive producer of The Next Generation from season three onwards, and co-creator of my favorite Deep Space Nine as well as Voyager. Many believe that he was responsible for Star Trek's successful rebirth - he held the reigns tightly and always knew where he was going. He was a great man, a visionary and carried well the torch passed on to him by Gene Roddenberry. Star Trek was never the same, nor will it ever be the same without him.

For more personal tribute, read Ron Moore's goodbye to him.

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