Jeri Taylor, ‘Star Trek’ Writer and Producer, Dies at 86

She wrote the “Next Generation” episode “The Drumhead” and served as the showrunner for “Voyager”

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Jeri Taylor (Photo courtesy of StarTrek.com)

Jeri Taylor, a writer and producer for several “Star Trek” shows, died Thursday, Oct. 24, at age 86. StarTrek.com broke the news of her passing.

Taylor was known by fans for writing the “Star Trek: Next Generation” episode “The Drumhead.” She also served as co-executive producer on the show’s 4th, 5th, and 6th seasons and as the showrunner and executive producer for the show’s final season.

Taylor also joined “Star Trek: Voyager” as showrunner and was head of the writer’s room for four seasons.

Taylor surprised fans when she showed up at the Mission Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas in 2021, as she had been retired from such appearances for years.

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