Unfortunate news struck Star Trek fans recently when Malíssa Longo confirmed via Facebook that her husband, Aron Eisenberg, passed away on September 21st.
https://www.facebook.com/malissa.longo/posts/10157104112256141
It is with extreme regret and sadness to announce that my love and best friend, Aron Eisenberg, passed away earlier today.
He was an intelligent, humble, funny, emphatic soul. He sought to live his life with integrity and truth.
He was so driven to put the best he had into whatever work was put before him.
He lived his life with such vigor and passion.
He was like a breath of fresh air, because I knew I would always hear the truth from him. Even if I didn’t want to hear it and even if the truth was inconvenient.
He made me (and still makes me) want to be the best human I can possibly be, because he always strove to be the best human he could be.
His resilience and willingness to learn was and is an inspiration.
We didn’t officially announce that we had eloped on December 28th, 2018. We were hoping to have a big shindig in celebration of our nuptials, but had to wait to save up the money.
While, our marriage, on paper, was a short one. Our hearts had been married for far longer.
I will be forever thankful for the time we had to love each other.
Five years felt like a lifetime, in the best possible ways.
There will never be another light like Aron’s. The beauty that he was and the legacy he leaves behind is beyond words. I love him dearly and will miss him eternally.
At the moment I’m not sure how to do life without him…
He is and always will be My California.
Eisenberg was best known for his portrayal of Nog, a recurring character on Star Trek spinoff Star Trek: Deep Space 9. The character was deeply beloved, appearing in some of the best episodes and being the subject of some of the finest storytelling in the show. When he was cast in the role, Eisenberg was told nothing about the character, and was not told how many episodes he was called for; in fact, in a 2012 interview with StarTrek.com, he revealed that he “thought every episode I was doing might be [his] last episode.” Eisenberg would go on to appear in more than 40 episodes, and would also appear later as Kar in Star Trek: Voyager.
Beyond his acting, Eisenberg described himself as a “filmmaker and proud father,” and was also a professional photographer.
Co-Stars and fans alike took to Twitter to grieve the loss, reflecting on time spent with Eisenberg and celebrating his life.
We are aching and sorry more than words can ever say. Rest In Peace, @AronEisenberg. We will always love you and Nog💔
We love you, Malissa. You are family, and you always will be🙏 https://t.co/yaOXTNbeAy
— Chase Masterson 😳 (@ChaseMasterson) September 22, 2019
We are aching and sorry more than words can ever say. Rest In Peace,
@AronEisenberg. We will always love you and Nog. We love you, Malissa. You are family, and you always will be.
Aron Eisenberg was an inspiring part of the Star Trek franchise. You’ll be missed.
❤️ you Nog. pic.twitter.com/n4b0JasXJh
— Nerdist (@nerdist) September 22, 2019
Aron Eisenberg was an inspiring part of the Star Trek franchise. You’ll be missed.
[Love] you Nog.
We’re heartbroken to share news of the loss of one of our family. Aron Eisenberg was an enormous positive presence in any situation. Forever kind, caring & deeply thoughtful, Aron was every bit as passionate as he appeared on screen. Our love & gratitude is with him & his family. pic.twitter.com/zbXpAdH5pL
— The DS9 Documentary (@DS9Doc) September 22, 2019
We’re heartbroken to share news of the loss of one of our family. Aron Eisenberg was an enormous positive presence in any situation. Forever kind, caring & deeply thoughtful, Aron was every bit as passionate as he appeared on screen. Our love & gratitude is with him & his family.
Eisenberg’s death follows years of battling numerous health issues, receiving two separate kidney transplants. In 2015, his second transplanted kidney was donated by a friend named Beth Bernstein, who matched with Eisenberg after only four months on a waiting list.
Eisenberg was 50 years young, and will surely leave a legacy for those who knew him, and the millions of Trekkies who loved him.