*sigh*, this makes me sad. I met him two years ago at a Star Trek Expo in Oklahoma. They said it was the last convention he'd ever do because of his health. He was in such bad shape he could barely hold the Microphone, but he was trying so hard because you could tell he enjoyed it so much. I have a really hard time talking to famous people, but I sucked it up and did it anyway. He was one of the nicest people ever.
Makes me really glad that I did now. I'll miss him.