Jeri Taylor, Co-Creator of Star Trek: Voyager, Dies at 86

A Pioneer in Television and Science Fiction

Jeri Taylor, who with Rick Berman co-created the science fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager and served as its executive producer and showrunner, died on August 11, 2023, at the age of 86.

Taylor was a pioneer in television and science fiction, writing and producing for numerous popular shows before creating Voyager. She was known for her strong female characters and her ability to write complex, thought-provoking stories.

Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager, which ran from 1995 to 2001, followed the adventures of the USS Voyager and its crew as they were stranded in the Delta Quadrant, 75,000 light-years from Earth.

The series was a critical and commercial success, earning numerous awards and nominations. It also helped to pave the way for future Star Trek series, including Star Trek: Enterprise and Star Trek: Discovery.

Taylor's Legacy

Taylor's legacy will live on through her work on Star Trek: Voyager and her other writing and producing credits.

She was a talented storyteller and a pioneer in her field. She will be missed by her fans and colleagues alike.