She did it with compassion and kindness.

She was like a den mother to everyone.

She pioneered the idea of a female lead captain in the franchise with actress Kate Mulgrew.

Jeri Taylor

Jeri TaylorCourtesy StarTrek.com

She was elegant, erudite, and fiercely opinionated.

I owe her a debt of gratitude.

May she rest in peace, she concluded.

Patti Yasutake

In total, Taylor penned 30 episodes within theStar Trekuniverse.

Per StarTrek.com, she wasmost proudof contributing fan-favoriteNext Generationepisode The Drumhead.

She also wrote threeStar Treknovels for Pocket Books.

She always welcomed ideas and suggestions, even from designers in the art department.

I would not have a career without Jeris intricate guidance.

She taught us all so much.

Jeri Taylor, we were lucky to know you.

Voyageractor Robert Picardoshared, What a wonderful person to work with !

Jeri Taylor was the beating heart of @StarTrek #Voyager s groundbreaking #CaptainJaneway character.

I will miss her.

My condolences to her family.