TREKKIES have written moving tributes to former child actor Jon Paul Steuer — with one saying: "Live long and prosper in the heavens".
Jon played Alexander Rozhenko in The Next Generation saga of the sci-fi favourite.
Jon Paul Steuer, who starred in Star Trek and Grace Under Fire, has tragically died at just 33
He also landing the role of Quentin Kelly in 90s sitcom Grace Under Fire before quitting acting.
Also known as Jonny P Jewels when he moved into a career in music and restaurants, Jon died on New Years Day aged just 33.
Since news of his death emerged, thousands of fans and friends have written touching eulogies.
One Star Trek fan wrote: "Live long and prosper in the heavens" quoting legendary character Dr Spock's famous saying.
RIP Jon Paul Steuer, who played Worf's son, Alexander. Far too young to go... https://t.co/e9pHkhkbk0 — final frontier (@finalfrontierYT) January 5, 2018
Rest in Peace, Jon Paul Steuer, the first actor to play Alexander in TNG. You will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/ATVn2uwezE — Star Trek Online (@trekonlinegame) January 4, 2018
Rest In Peace Jon Paul steuer (1984-2018) pic.twitter.com/4KErynliOL — julie czyras 🐶❄️🎄 (@JulieCzyras) January 5, 2018
Sad news about Jon Paul Steuer 😢@Marina_Sirtis — Rapunzel (@rapunzelchops) January 5, 2018
Today we mourn the loss to the Trek Universe...may he rest in peace
Jon Paul Steuer was an American actor best... https://t.co/8rSEFVBimC — U.S.S. Navras (@USSNavras) January 4, 2018
Celeb blogger Perez Hilton said: "Rest in peace, Jon Paul Steuer. So young!"
Jon's bandmates in the group P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S confirmed his passing in a heartbreaking tribute.
They wrote: "It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA Jon Paul Steuer.
"The addition of Jonny to our dysfunctional band family was one of the best choices that we have ever made, and he brought a much needed sense of fun and lightheartedness to everything we did.
We've lost our singer, but far, far more than that we've lost a friend Tribute to Jon Paul Steuer
Sky Jon played Alexander Rozhenko in The Next Generation saga
Twitter/trekonlinegame Jon died at the age of 33 on New Year's Day
Late actor Jon Paul Steuer as Quentin Kelly in Grace Under Fire
"He was only with us for a little more than a year, but we managed to cram a lifetime of great experiences into his tenure as our singer: dozens shows at home in Portland and across several states, an amazing European tour, and our best full-length release yet.
"We've lost our singer, but far, far more than that we've lost a friend. Rest in peace, Jonny...we love you. Jon Paul Steuer March 27, 1984 - January 1, 2018."
A cause of death is yet to be determined according to the Willamette Week, which broke the tragic news.
Jon was born in California in March 1984 and began his acting career at just three years old.
Photoshot. Jon as Quentin Kelly on Grace Under Fire
Photoshot. Jon Paul Steuer, pictured here in Grace Under Fire, quit acting aged 12
He played Klingon Alexander - son of Worf and Ambassador K'Ehleyr - in 1990.
Following his Star Trek appearances he went on to other TV roles before starring in Grace Under Fire.
But the series was shortlived amid an alleged substance abuse scandal involving fellow actor Brett Butler, and Jon quit acting at 12.
He said in a 2015 interview about his acting days: "I wanted to forge on with acting after quitting the show, and I went out on a few interviews.
Jon went on to a career in music and most recently fronted a band called P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S
Jon performed with the alter ego Jonny P Jewels
Jon with his bandmates before his tragic death on New Year's Day
"But even then they'd turn into question-and-answer sessions with casting agents about Grace Under Fire.
"I was kind of blown away by how unprofessional people inside the industry were. It really soured me. I didn't want that kind of attention."
Jon then moved into music under his alter ego Jonny P Jewels and later opened a successful vegan restaurant in Portland, Oregon.
The official Star Trek Online Twitter paid tribute, writing: "Rest in Peace, Jon Paul Steuer, the first actor to play Alexander in TNG. You will be deeply missed."
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Jon Paul Steuer, a musician and '90s child star who once starred on Star Trek: The Next Generation and the show Grace Under Fire, has died. He was 33.
His death was announced on Thursday on the Facebook pages of his band, P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., and Portland vegan restaurant, Harvest At The Bindery. The cause of Steuer's death was not made public. He is survived by his parents, Paula and Tom.
"It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA Jon Paul Steuer," the band's post read. "The addition of Jonny to our dysfunctional band family was one of the best choices that we have ever made, and he brought a much needed sense of fun and lightheartedness to everything we did."
"He was only with us for a little more than a year, but we managed to cram a lifetime of great experiences into his tenure as our singer: dozens shows at home in Portland and across several states, an amazing European tour, and our best full-length release yet," the group continued. "We've lost our singer, but far, far more than that we've lost a friend. Rest in peace, Jonny...we love you. Jon Paul Steuer March 27, 1984 - January 1, 2018."
In 1990, Steuer became the first actor to play Worf's son Alexander Rozhenko on the cult series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He appeared on one episode.
"The show called me back a just a few months later to play Alexander again, but I'd only grown half an inch or something," he told the A.V. Club in 2015. "The line of questioning was, "How tall are you now? How much do you weigh?" Klingons are this powerful warrior race, so they wanted me to be dramatically larger. They also wanted a deeper voice out of me. But I was still 6. Brian Bonsall was a couple years older than me, so that's basically why he got the part. But they kept bringing the character back, and they went through a few different actors as he got progressively older. I absolutely would have gone back in a heartbeat, but that was the reality of the situation."
Jon Paul Steuer, a musician and '90s child actor, has died at 33.
Steuer's band, P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., broke the news to fans on their Facebook page on Thursday. "It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA Jon Paul Steuer," the band wrote. "The addition of Jonny to our dysfunctional band family was one of the best choices that we have ever made, and he brought a much needed sense of fun and lightheartedness to everything we did. He was only with us for a little more than a year, but we managed to cram a lifetime of great experiences into his tenure as our singer: dozens shows at home in Portland and across several states, an amazing European tour, and our best full-length release yet."
The heartfelt post concluded: "We've lost our singer, but far, far more than that we've lost a friend. Rest in peace, Jonny...we love you."
It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA... Posted by P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018
In addition to portraying Worf’s son, Alexander Rozhenko, on a 1990 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Steuer -- born in Escondido, California -- notably portrayed Quentin Kelly on the ABC TV series Grace Under Fire from 1993 to 1996. Other '90s roles of his included Little Giants and a part on an episode of The Wonder Years.
The actor-turned-singer also opened a vegan restaurant called Harvest at the Bindery in Portland, Oregon, in 2015, but on Thursday, it was announced that the eatery would be closing.
Jon Paul Steuer, best known for his work on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Grace Under Fire,” died on Jan. 1. He was 33.
His death with announced on the Facebook page of his band, P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S. A cause of death has not been confirmed.
“It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA Jon Paul Steuer,” the band wrote. “The addition of Jonny to our dysfunctional band family was one of the best choices that we have ever made, and he brought a much needed sense of fun and lightheartedness to everything we did.”
Born in Escondido, Calif., Steuer was a former child actor who played Worf’s son Alexander Rozhenko in a 1990 episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” He also acted alongside James Earl Jones in 1990’s “By Dawn’s Early Light” and with Mary Tyler Moore in 1990’s “Thanksgiving Day.” He played Quentin Kelly on the ABC TV series “Grace Under Fire” from 1993 to 1996. After the cancellation of “Grace Under Fire,” he quit acting due to controversies about the show stemming from his co-star Brett Butler’s behavior.
In addition to his stage career under the name Jonny P. Jewels with his band, P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., Steuer opened a vegan restaurant called Harvest at the Bindery in Portland in 2015.
