Jeri Taylor, a writer and producer for several "Star Trek" shows, died Thursday, Oct. 24, at age 86. StarTrek.com broke the news of her passing. Taylor was known by fans for writing the "Star Trek: Next Generation" episode "The Drumhead.

Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated producer, showrunner, director and writer known for her work on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Voyager,” which she co-created, has died. She was 86. Taylor died Thursday,

Jeri Taylor was a television producer and writer born in Evansville, who had a big hand in several popular series.

The trailblazing Emmy nominee also worked on ‘Quincy, M.E.’ and ‘Magnum, P.I.’ and left a legacy with the character Capt. Kathryn Janeway, portrayed by Kate Mulgrew.

RIP to one of the key figureheads for two of the biggest, most impactful Star Trek shows of the old, pre-streaming era.

Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated scribe, producer, director and showrunner behind 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Voyager,' has died

Voyager was made possible by creative minds of Jeri Taylor, Rick Berman, and Michael Pillar. Together, they took a chance on having a woman at the helm of the bridge of a Starfleet starship, and it worked so well that Voyager cast members have made their way back into newer Trek series today.

Jeri Taylor, the showrunner who spent more than a decade co-creating Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager, has passed away at the age of 86. Her son Andrew Enberg confirmed to