Star Trek Cast 60 Years Later — Only a Few Original Stars Are Still Alive in 2026!

What happened to the legendary cast of *Star Trek: The Original Series* after 60 years? In this emotional *Then and Now 2026* retrospective, we look back at the unforgettable stars who first boarded the USS Enterprise in 1966 and reveal who is still alive today, who has sadly passed away, and how dramatically their lives changed over six extraordinary decades. From **William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk**, **Leonard Nimoy as Spock**, and **DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy**, to **James Doohan as Scotty**, **Nichelle Nichols as Uhura**, **George Takei as Hikaru Sulu**, **Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov**, **Majel Barrett as Christine Chapel**, and **Grace Lee Whitney as Janice Rand**, this video revisits the iconic actors who helped create one of the most influential science-fiction television series of all time. See how young the original Star Trek cast looked when the series began, discover what happened to them after the Enterprise, and remember the beloved stars we have lost along the way. In 2026, Star Trek officially celebrates its incredible **60th anniversary**, making this the perfect time to honor the actors whose performances helped build a franchise that continues to inspire generations. Which original Star Trek cast member was your favorite? Share your memories in the comments, and subscribe for more classic Hollywood and television *Cast Then and Now* stories. #StarTrek #StarTrekCast #ThenAndNow #WilliamShatner #StarTrek60