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Star Trek actor dies 'suddenly' as devastated ex-wife shares emotional tribute

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His family is heartbroken over his death but has wished him well
His family is heartbroken over his death but has wished him well

GARY Graham, a television actor best known for his work in Star Trek and Alien Nation, has died at 73.

Graham’s ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, announced his death early Tuesday morning in a Facebook post. 

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Actor Gary Graham has died at age 73Credit: Getty
He was most known as Vulcan Ambassador Soval in Star Trek: Enterprise and Detective Matthew Sikes in Alien Nation
He was most known as Vulcan Ambassador Soval in Star Trek: Enterprise and Detective Matthew Sikes in Alien NationCredit: GC Images
Graham starred in more than 40 movies and more than 38 TV roles
Graham starred in more than 40 movies and more than 38 TV rolesCredit: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
Graham’s ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, said his death came abruptly
Graham’s ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, said his death came abruptlyCredit: Getty

There are currently no details on what caused Graham's health to decline, but his daughter Haylee Graham said he was on life support and was being taken off it soon in a Facebook post.

"My dad is being taken off life support soon I appreciate everyone reaching out and your sympathies…thank you so much," Haylee said.

Lavelle said Graham's death came "suddenly" in her post.

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Haylee added, "This wasn’t anticipated, it came out of nowhere."

Graham’s wife, Becky Graham, was by his side when he died.

He died on Monday at a hospital in Spokane, Washington, per The Hollywood Reporter.

The 73-year-old was most known for his roles as Vulcan Ambassador Soval in Star Trek: Enterprise and Detective Matthew Sikes in Alien Nation.

“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,” Lavelle said in the Facebook post.

“We are completely devastated especially our daughter Haley. His wife, Becky was by his side.

"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."

Haylee shared that she is feeling immense grief over her father's death in an Instagram story.

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"This hurts like something I've never felt before," Haylee said in the post.

"Please tell your parents you love them.

"I love you so much Dad, may angels bring you in."

Graham was born on June 6, 1950, in Long Beach, California.

He was also a musician and a writer.

The actor had been married to Becky since 1999.

Graham said he started his acting career in college because he wanted to meet a girl “who was into theater, so I figured I’d give that a try," he told Celebrate Life Magazine in 2009.

Graham starred in more than 40 movies and more than 38 TV roles.

Graham also had an appearance in Star Trek: Voyager
Graham also had an appearance in Star Trek: VoyagerCredit: Getty
Graham is pictured with his ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, in 1990
Graham is pictured with his ex-wife, Susan Lavelle, in 1990Credit: Getty

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