Majel Barrett-Roddenberry (born Majel Leigh Hudec; February 23, 1932 – December 18, 2008) was an American actress and producer. She is probably best known for playing Nurse Christine Chapel in the television series, "" and "Lwaxana Troi" in the series "". Barrett also voiced the computer in every series (after the original series) and movie in the "Star Trek" franchise. She was married to Gene Roddenberry, who was the creator of "Star Trek". She died on December 18, 2008 in Bel Air, Los Angeles due to complications from leukemia.