Star Trek Archivist Richard Arnold Dies At 66

Richard Arnold – formerly Gene Roddenberry’s assistant who became a consultant and archivist for Star Trek – has died at the age of 66. The official Star Trek Twitter account confirmed the news, tweeting out, “We are saddened to report the passing of Richard Arnold. Arnold made his mark on the #StarTrekUniverse as Gene Roddenberry’s assistant and the Star Trek archivist. He will be greatly missed. #StarTrekFamily #StarTrek” Arnold met Roddenberry at a convention in 1972. After impressing Roddenberry with his knowledge of Star Trek trivia, he then moved to Los Angeles and started working as Roddenberry’s assistant. His duties included vetting licensed Star Trek products on Roddenberry’s behalf. He continued in that role until Roddenberry died in 1991.

We are saddened to report the passing of Richard Arnold. Arnold made his mark on the #StarTrekUniverse as Gene Roddenberry’s assistant and the Star Trek archivist. He will be greatly missed. #StarTrekFamily #StarTrek pic.twitter.com/gZHdQvkq95