Beam me up, God

Scotty has been beamed to the other side.

Actor James Doohan, know for his Scottish engineer on the Starship Enterprise, has passed away today, Wednesday, July 20, 2005. He was 85.

He was one of the most recognizable characters in all of television, included are the immortal phrases "Beam me up, Scotty." and "I'm givin' her all she's got, Captain!"

Trekkies the world over shall mourn.

Ahead warp nine