Patti Yasutake (September 6, 1953 – August 5, 2024) was an American stage, film and television actress. She was best known for her portrayal of Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the Star Trek franchise. She was the sister of Irene Hirano.

Life and career

Yasutake was born on September 6, 1953 in Gardena, California. Yasutake's television acting career began in 1985 with an appearance on the show T. J. Hooker. More recently, she appeared on Boston Legal. She resided in Hollywood, California. She was married. She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in 1988 for her role in The Wash. Yasutake died of a rare form of T-cell lymphoma at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, on August 5, 2024, at the age of 70.

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