R.I.P. Aron Eisenberg 1969-2019

On Saturday, September 22, Aron Eisenberg died at the age of 50. The cause of death was not reported but he has had two previous kidney transplants. The actor is most known to Star Trek fans for his series long role as Nog on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and probably many met him at the many Star Trek conventions he attended. The actor long stayed involved in Star Trek, including co-hosting "The 8th Rule" with fellow DS9 actor Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko). He most recently appeared in the documentary "What We Left Behind Looking Back At Star Trek Deep Space Nine". A GoFundMe page to pay for memorial costs has already blown past its $10,000 goal. Condolences to his family and friends for their lost. His wife wrote on Facebook announcing his passing spoke about Aron Eisenberg best.

It is with extreme regret and sadness to announce that my love and best friend, Aron Eisenberg, passed away earlier today.
He was an intelligent, humble, funny, emphatic soul. He sought to live his life with integrity and truth.
He was so driven to put the best he had into whatever work was put before him.
He lived his life with such vigor and passion.
He was like a breath of fresh air, because I knew I would always hear the truth from him. Even if I didn't want to hear it and even if the truth was inconvenient.
He made me (and still makes me) want to be the best human I can possibly be, because he always strove to be the best human he could be.
His resilience and willingness to learn was and is an inspiration.
We didn't officially announce that we had eloped on December 28th, 2018. We were hoping to have a big shindig in celebration of our nuptials, but had to wait to save up the money.
While, our marriage, on paper, was a short one. Our hearts had been married for far longer.
I will be forever thankful for the time we had to love each other.
Five years felt like a lifetime, in the best possible ways.
There will never be another light like Aron's. The beauty that he was and the legacy he leaves behind is beyond words. I love him dearly and will miss him eternally.
At the moment I'm not sure how to do life without him...

His fellow DS9 actors wrote on Twitter:

I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a great heart @AronEisenberg He was a man of conviction and enormous sensitivity and the best of humanity. Kitty and I grieve for Aron, his boys, and Malissa. Flights of angels my friend...you will be missed. There are no words... https://t.co/Q18yIVeZEe

— Armin Shimerman (@ShimermanArmin) September 22, 2019

We are aching and sorry more than words can ever say. Rest In Peace, @AronEisenberg. We will always love you and Nog💔

We love you, Malissa. You are family, and you always will be🙏 https://t.co/yaOXTNbeAy

— Chase Masterson (@ChaseMasterson) September 22, 2019

@AronEisenberg was a friend of mine. Tonight it’s hard to think of anything else except maybe to be reminded that all we have is each other to hold on to, to see us through, to give meaning to our lives. It’s going to be a long night.

— Ira Steven Behr (@IraStevenBehr) September 22, 2019

And now to this #startrek generation, a shock to us all: #RIPAronEisenberg! Heartbreaking, but what a renaissance in recent years with his podcasts & his passion forever preserved now in the @DS9Doc. ❤️ to Malissa and his family—and the Trek/#DS9 family/fans too. #GreatRiver

— Larry Nemecek (@larrynemecek) September 22, 2019

This sweet spirit. I knew all this to be absolutely true. One of the bravest people I knew. I am devastated. Sending love to everyone who loved him and his family. https://t.co/7VFYFR2qkY

— Nana Visitor (@NanaVisitor) September 22, 2019

Dear Aaron, I will miss our playful spirited bantering and I will miss our deep conversations. I will miss your kind and loving self, thank you for our friendship. RIP. ❤️

— Terry Farrell (@4TerryFarrell) September 22, 2019

I have just learned of Aron’s untimely passing. I have to catch my breath. Aron was such a pure, sweet soul and gifted artist. He was a dedicated collaborator and friend. My condolences and love to his wife and family.

— Rene Auberjonois (@reneauberjonois) September 22, 2019

Today I shed so many tears for a friend who always made me smile. Our #startrekfamily has lost a bright light. Aron, you touched the hearts of so many with your warmth, talent, humor & incredible spirit. I will carry the smiles & laughs with me always. Safe journey, my friend 💫 pic.twitter.com/8z81gW3CrU

— Nicole deBoer (@Nikki_deboer) September 22, 2019

Our beloved friend and brother, Aron Eisenberg, has passed away today. Please keep his wife, Malissa, and family in your thoughts and send them all your love. He will be missed more than anything- his heart, his laugh, his smile- and we cherish every single moment we had with him pic.twitter.com/gRurjuIshy

— The 7th Rule: A Podcast (@7thRule) September 22, 2019