Don S. Davis passed away on June 29, 2008. He was 65 years old.

Don co-starred on Stargate SG-1 for the show's first seven years, helping to launch the enduring science fiction franchise. Davis played Major General George Hammond, base commander and a father figure to many of the show's characters.

He is also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks.

Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical condition that restricted his workload, but returned for several guest appearances on SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis in the following years. Don worked hard to improve his health, and continued to work both on screen and off until his death.

The full notice and article are here: http://gateworld.net/news/2008/06/don_s._davis_1942-2008.shtml

Mendy and I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Davis a couple years ago at a Vulkon SciFi convention in Orlando. If you ever saw him on Stargate SG1, Stargate Atlantis, The X-Files (he played Scully's father in an episode or two)... he always came across as the strong, firm, and gentile Texas gentleman. On stage, he was no different; in fact, what really endered him to us the most was his pure humility at being applauded by a standing-room-only audience, and then how he thanked us all for being fans. He was perhaps the most gracious celebrity we have ever met. Frankly, Hollywood needs a few more people like Mr. Davis...

So, here's our picture with Mr. Don S. Davis: