We are saddened to report that script writer & story editor Dorothy Catherine “D.C.” Fontana has died at the age of 80. Articles on Comicbook.com and Scyandfantasyfanssociety.com have just confirmed it.
While she has been well-known by her involvement in the Star Trek franchise for many years, she became part of the Transformers franchise when she wrote the Beast Wars episode “Crossing The Rubicon” when Blackarachnia became a Transmetal 2.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Powerbomb
I suppose that you're correct, but!
All I really meant was that I thought that 'crossing the rubicon' was the stronger written episode…My form of compliment to her…The "YEAH" part was me exclaiming in excitement that I could (mostly) remember the plot of the Reboot episode Fontana wrote…
And that I don't know if either writer ''did their homework on the plot, characters, etc…But I strongly think that Fontana probably did…
Sixwing
I'm still watching through BW and Star Trek TOS, and I can't say I recognize the name.
RIP, and my condolences to her family.
Canbot
So sad to hear, and while I enjoyed plenty of her sci-fi works, Star Trek being my faves, I actually did not know she was a woman! She really has an impressive body of work.
Wreckage MK4
It is inappropriate to turn a thread mentioning a person’s death into a comparison between writers for two different mediums.
Bahamut Prime
RIP, and thank you for one of the best episodes, D.C. Fontana. My condolences to your family and friends during this sad time.
magnusprime2012
Extremely sad news to hear…..condolences and prayers to her family…..
Sovietbot
Press F to pay respects
"She lived a warrior… and died a hero. Let her spark join the Matrix, the greatest of Cybertron."
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Eric
One of my favorite episodes, too. My condolences to her friends and family.
Megastar
My she R.I.P.
CleverNamePendingatron
Wow, I had no idea D.C. Fontana had written an episode of Beast Wars, and what an episode it was.
RIP. Till all are one.
Powerbomb
And what exactly did I say that offended your ass so much?
Is it sacrilege to say anything against the "almighty" Simon Furman ?
ANYWAY, she was a good writer. And I think I'll watch 'Crossing the Rubicon' tonight, in her honor…
Hawksford
Well said.
D.C. was a legend. R.I.P.
RacerCheetor
She wrote one of my favorite chapters.
RIP Mrs. Fontana
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Wreckage MK4
Okay calm the fuck down.
Nickster563
Never really got into beast wars but it\'s really sad to see such a talented writer pass all the same, may she rest in peace
TLK Barricade
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Mako Crab
Crazy. I’ve enjoyed her work for decades & never knew it. Rubicon is one of my fav episodes too. Not to mention all her other work.
RIP
KnightHawkke
As a Star Trek fan as well, this one hurts a lot.. A Lot. She has given everyone a great many stories to enjoy.
Master Farr
May you find peace in the well of allsparks
CyberstormSM
Rest in peace. My condolences to her friends and family.