The staff of CTR -and we're sure many of our readers- grew up deeply affected by thespian Ricardo Montalban. For many, his performance in the original Star Trek television series defined villainy in a pre-Darth Vader world. By the time The Wrath Of Khan, the second feature film in the franchise, was released in 1982 Montalban had forever left his mark on us; but as memorable as he was as James T. Kirk's ultimate nemesis, Montalban was so much more than simply Khan. In his nearly seventy years of acting, Ricardo has touched generations with his extraordinary ability to emote and his smoother-than-silk voice.

Yesterday morning Ricardo Montalban, 88, past away in his home in Los Angeles, California. He will forever be an important part of us all, and in everything that he was, he will be remembered as an stupendous artist and a massive influence. Rest in piece Mr. Montalban. We will always cherish what you have given us and you will always be truly missed deeply and dearly.