Gary Graham, known for a variety of roles in the Star Trek universe, has passed away.
Graham died on January 22, 2024, at the age of 73. Explore his career, wife, net worth, and more.
Who was Gary Graham?
Gary Graham was an American actor, musician, and author.
Gary was best known for his recurring role as Soval, the Vulcan ambassador to earth in Star Trek: Enterprise.
The talented actor was also the star of television series Alien Nation over all 22 episodes which aired over one season from 1989 to 1990.
Gary went on to star in five subsequent Alien Nation television films which aired from 1994 to 1997.
Gary Graham cause of death
Graham died Monday of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Spokane, Washington, his wife of nearly 25 years, Becky Graham, told The Hollywood Reporter.
His first wife, actress Susan Lavelle — she played a newcomer named Usher on an episode of Alien Nation — posted about his death on Facebook.
Lavelle shared three snaps of the actor with the caption: ‘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 especially our daughter Haley. His wife, Becky was by his side.’
His ex-wife then went in to how they met before describing his personality.
She wrote: ‘I met Gary when I was just 20 years old and he was one half of the star duo on the tv series, Alien Nation. But he had already been in movies like All The Right Moves with Tom Cruise. Of course, Gary has many more credits.
‘Gary was funny, sarcastic sense of humor but kind, fought for what he believed in, a devout Christian and was so proud of his daughter, Haylee.’
Lavelle included a snap of their daughter Hayley with Gary on set as she asked that her followers keep her in their thoughts.
She concluded: ‘This was sudden so please pray for our daughter as she navigates through this thing called grief.
‘Fly high into the heavens Gar! Thank you for our journey and thank you for the gifts you left me in acting, my love of horses and most importantly, our daughter. [two crying, one red heart, and three prayer hand emojis]’
Gary Graham age
Gary Graham was born on June 6, 1950 in Long Beach, California, USA and died on January 22, 2024, at the age of 73.
Gary Graham wife
Gary Graham has been married on three separate occasions throughout his life. His current wife is Becky Hopkins, whom he married on March 30, 1999.
Prior to Becky, he was married to Diane Patricia Vaughan from March 24, 1979, but their marriage ended in divorce.
Before Diane, he was married to Caren Leslie Williams from February 14, 1970, until December 1975, when they also divorced. Additionally, Gary was previously married to Susan Graham
Gary Graham children
Gary Graham had one child: a daughter named Haylee Graham, who is also an actress and writer. Haylee Graham is his daughter from his ex-wife Susan Lavelle.
Haylee is a book author based in Los Angeles, California. According to her LinkedIn, Haylee wrote: “My short speed-film that I wrote and produced called ‘Planted’ won the international 168 Film Festival.”
She has also written four young adult books and is published in the 2013 book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Find Your Inner Strength.
Moments before her father’s death, Haylee took to Instagram to post a tribute to the late actor.
Haylee wrote: My dad is being taken off life support soon…I appreciate everyone reaching out and your sympathies…thank you so much…but I ask that everyone instead just take this opportunity, this very moment, to tell your parents you love them.
“My dad had so much more he wanted to do but I rest in the fact that he will be in the eternal kingdom and have much more to do there.
“I am praising God in my grief and am so grateful that he afforded me the opportunity to give my dad, a lifelong actor, his last role in “Planted” a film that I wrote. I will post in more length when I am able but for now this is all I can muster.”
Gary Graham net worth
Gary Graham’s net worth before his death was estimated to be $3 million. He earned his wealth from his long and successful career as an actor, musician, and author.
He appeared in many TV shows and movies, especially in the sci-fi genre, such as Alien Nation, Star Trek: Enterprise, and InAlienable.
He also wrote a book called Acting and Other Flying Lessons, which was published in 20171. He was a talented and versatile artist who left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
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