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Hundreds of Star Trek fans showed up to see original star James Doohan (Scotty) as he appeared at one last convention on Aug. 29 in Los Angeles before retiring from public life, the Associated Press reported. The 84-year-old actor decided to retire after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several months ago. He blew kisses to a crowd of Trekkie faithful gathered at the finale of a two-day tribute held at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, the AP reported.
On Aug. 31, Doohan will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "We're just very proud to honor dad with this star," his son, Chris Doohan, told the AP. "A lot of Star Trek fans helped us out with this."
Doohan, who also has Parkinson's disease and diabetes, mingled with fans at the convention and spoke at a news conference between Scotty impersonation contests and a panel discussion titled "The Influence of Scotty on Society." The event's proceeds will benefit an Alzheimer's research foundation, the AP reported.
On Aug. 31, Doohan will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "We're just very proud to honor dad with this star," his son, Chris Doohan, told the AP. "A lot of Star Trek fans helped us out with this."
Doohan, who also has Parkinson's disease and diabetes, mingled with fans at the convention and spoke at a news conference between Scotty impersonation contests and a panel discussion titled "The Influence of Scotty on Society." The event's proceeds will benefit an Alzheimer's research foundation, the AP reported.
at 84 thats not bad going
