James Doohan, who faked a Scottish burr to create one of television's most endearing characters, Chief Engineer Montgomery (Scotty) Scott of the U.S.S. Enterprise, died at the age of 85.

This happened July 20th, apparently. His ashes are going to be shot into space by Space Services Inc which provided that same service
for Gene Roddenberry and Timothy Leary awhile back.

James Doohan, Scotty on 'Star Trek,' Dies at 85