Patti Yasutake (September 6, 1953 – August 5, 2024) was an American stage,[1] film and television actress.

She was best known for her portrayal of Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the Star Trek franchise.

Yasutake was born on September 6, 1953 in Gardena, California.

[3] Yasutake's television acting career began in 1985 with an appearance on the show T. J. Hooker.

[citation needed] She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in 1988 for her role in The Wash.[4] Yasutake died of a rare form of T-cell lymphoma at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, on August 5, 2024, at the age of 70.