Alyce Andrece, best known for her role as one of the Alice series of androids in the Star Trek episode “I, Mudd”, passed away on May 14, 2005 at the age of 68. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed, but she had been suffering from a long illness, according to her twin sister Rhae Andrece.
A Career in Television and Music
Alyce Andrece was born on September 5, 1936 in Thornton, Illinois. She and her sister Rhae were discovered by Star Trek producer Gene Roddenberry, who saw them walking down a street and offered them a part in his show. They played the Alice androids, who were created by the con man Harry Mudd to serve him and his fellow exiles on a planet.
Alyce Andrece also appeared in other popular TV shows of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Bonanza, Batman, and The Name of the Game. She and her sister were also singers in a jazz-pop group called “The Sound of Feeling”, which performed experimental music with electronic instruments and vocal harmonies.
A Legacy of Sci-Fi and Pop Culture
Alyce Andrece’s role in Star Trek made her a part of the sci-fi and pop culture history. She and her sister were among the first female identical twins to appear on television, and their characters were memorable for their beauty and charm. They also inspired the creation of other android characters in the Star Trek franchise, such as Data and Lore.
Alyce Andrece’s fans and fellow Star Trek actors have expressed their condolences and appreciation for her work. She is survived by her sister Rhae, who continues to attend Star Trek conventions and events. Alyce Andrece will always be remembered as one of the original and iconic Star Trek actresses.
