Barry Jenner, Admiral Ross on ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,’ dies at 75

Character actor Barry Jenner, who had roles in many mainstream shows during the ’90s, died Monday at the age of 75.

Jenner played Admiral Ross on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and had recurring roles on Family Matters, Dallas and Knots Landing.

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Jenner’s Deep Space Nine co-star Armin Shimerman, who played Ferengi bar owner Quark, expressed his shock on Twitter.

Jenner died in Los Angeles of acute myeloid leukemia.

On Family Matters, Jenner had a recurring role as Lieutenant Murtaugh, the superior officer to Reginald Vel Johnson’s Carl Winslow.

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A frequent guest celebrity on ’80s game shows $100,000 Pyramid and Super Password, Jenner continued to work extensively on television into the ’90s. He guested on series Highway to Heaven, Falcon Crest, Hart to Hart, Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger.

He is survived by his wife, actress Suzanne Hunt, and two stepsons, Ashley and Christian.

With files from The Associated Press