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Gerrit Graham Dead: ‘Star Trek’ & ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ Actor Was 76

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:28:21 UTCUpdated Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:28:21 UTCOriginal reporting: Deadline

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Gerrit Graham, the actor known for roles in Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and Star Trek, has died.

The actor died of lung disease and other health complications on Tuesday in Rhinebeck, NY, according to Variety.

Gerrit Graham, the actor known for roles in Phantom of the Paradise (1974) and Star Trek, has died.
Reported by Deadline and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:28:21 UTC.

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Graham also appeared on multiple 'Star Trek' shows and played the title character in 'CHUD II: Bud the CHUD.'…

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