‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Star Dead at 50
Aron Eisenberg, who starred as the fan-favorite character Nog on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” has died at the age of 50.
The actor passed on Saturday, according to an announcement by his wife.
It is not clear what led to Eisenberg’s passing, but he had battled health issues his entire life. He was born with only one kidney, which failed and forced him to go on dialysis at the age of 14. He underwent two transplant during his life, and the complications stunted his growth, as he was only five feet tall.
Eisenberg’s career spanned over 30 projects, including Amityville: The Evil Escapes, The Horror Show, Beverly Hills Brats, and Playroom. However, it was his role as Nog, a Ferengi, on “Deep Space Nine” that brought him the most notoriety.
His wife, Malissa Longo, posted this heartfelt tribute on Facebook Saturday night, announcing his passing.
It is with extreme regret and sadness to announce that my love and best friend, Aron Eisenberg, passed away earlier today.
He was an intelligent, humble, funny, emphatic soul. He sought to live his life with integrity and truth.
He was so driven to put the best he had into whatever work was put before him.
He lived his life with such vigor and passion.
He was like a breath of fresh air, because I knew I would always hear the truth from him. Even if I didn’t want to hear it and even if the truth was inconvenient.
He made me (and still makes me) want to be the best human I can possibly be, because he always strove to be the best human he could be.
His resilience and willingness to learn was and is an inspiration.
We didn’t officially announce that we had eloped on December 28th, 2018.
We were hoping to have a big shindig in celebration of our nuptials, but had to wait to save up the money.
While, our marriage, on paper, was a short one. Our hearts had been married for far longer.
I will be forever thankful for the time we had to love each other.
Five years felt like a lifetime, in the best possible ways.
There will never be another light like Aron’s. The beauty that he was and the legacy he leaves behind is beyond words. I love him dearly and will miss him eternally.
At the moment I’m not sure how to do life without him…
He is and always will be My California.
Armin Shimerman, who played Nog’s uncle Quark, posted his own tribute on Twitter. “I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a great heart,” he said.
Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to Eisenberg’s family and friends.
Your Struggle is Over now Brother, May you find in Heaven what this world denied you. You fought the Good Fight.