René Auberjonois è morto ieri, domenica 8 dicembre, a causa di un cancro ai polmoni. Aveva 79 anni ed era diventato famoso in tutto il mondo per il ruolo di Odo in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Nato a New York, l’1 giugno del 1940, René Auberjonois aveva iniziato a muovere i primi passi nel mondo del teatro a soli 16 anni, nottola guida di John Houseman. Nel corso della sua carriera era comparso in pellicole come M*A*S*H, dove aveva interpretato Padre John Patrick, e La brillante carriera di un giovane vampiro, dove aveva interpretato il ruolo del vampiro buono Modoc.
Discendente diretto, per parte di madre, di Gioacchino Murat e Carolina Bonaparte, René Auberjonois era inoltre conosciuto dal pubblico per il ruolo dell’avvocato Paul Lewinston nella serie televisiva Boston Legal.
Da William Shatner a George Takei, l’universo di Star Trek si è unito nel ricordare René Auberjonois. Del resto il mutaforma Odo, capo della sicurezza su DS9, è sempre stato uno dei personaggi più amati dai fan.
I have just heard about the death of my friend and fellow actor @reneauberjonois. To sum up his life in a tweet is nearly impossible. To Judith, Tessa & Remy I send you my love & strength. I will keep you in my thoughts and remember a wonderful friendship with René.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 8, 2019
This is a terrible loss. Star Trek fans knew him as Odo from Deep Space Nine. We knew him as René. He was a wonderful, caring, and intelligent man. He shall be missed. When I look out to the stars, I shall think of you, friend. https://t.co/IE2gtivRcg
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 8, 2019
@reneauberjonois You were a spectacular artist from Altman film IMAGES to Star Trek:DS9 and the million performances in between. A devoted family man, a visual artist, and loving and loves le human being. Thanks for showing the world how to do it. #love #admiration
— Gates McFadden (@gates_mcfadden) December 8, 2019
My heart is breaking again already, and I can’t shapeshift anything to fill the void. #RIPReneAuberjonois, 79 https://t.co/N5WQXVZ9MN #ds9 #startrek #benson #mash #broadway
— Larry Nemecek (@larrynemecek) December 8, 2019
When Rene was cast as Odo, he joked “I hope #DS9 will replace Benson on my tombstone.” He will be remembered for both, for Boston Legal, for The Little Mermaid, & so much more. His portrayal of Odo, under all that latex, was subtle, emotional, & astounding. One of the greats. pic.twitter.com/Z6YzC5xgMh
— Robert Hewitt Wolfe (@writergeekrhw) December 8, 2019
@reneauberjonois You were a spectacular artist from Altman film IMAGES to Star Trek:DS9 and the million performances in between. A devoted family man, a visual artist, and loving and loves le human being. Thanks for showing the world how to do it. #love #admiration
— Gates McFadden (@gates_mcfadden) December 8, 2019
It is with great heartache and loss I share with you the passing of dear,dear Rene Auberjonois.His last message to me was entitled “Don’t forget…” I know that I,Kitty,and all that knew him will never forget.The world seems noticeably emptier now. I loved him.
— Armin Shimerman (@ShimermanArmin) December 8, 2019