Doohan Honored In Hollywood

A weekend of events will honor original Star Trek star James Doohan (Scotty) in Los Angeles in August, culminating in the dedication of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, organizers announced. Billed as "Beam Me Up Scotty … One Last Time, The James Doohan Farewell Star Trek Convention and Tribute," the events take place Aug. 27–30 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel.

Doohan was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and the convention will mark his final public appearance. Doohan will share the convention stage with castmates William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Grace Lee Whitney and Majel Barrett Roddenberry. A James Doohan Tribute Banquet and Roast will benefit the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

On Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m., Doohan will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in front of the Hollywood Entertainment Museum at 7021 Hollywood Blvd.
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