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   Doohan Honored In Hollywood   
      
   A weekend of events will honor original Star Trek star James Doohan   
   (Scotty) in Los Angeles in August, culminating in the dedication of a star   
   on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, organizers announced. Billed as "Beam Me Up   
   Scotty ... One Last Time, The James Doohan Farewell Star Trek Convention   
   and Tribute," the events take place Aug. 27-30 at the Renaissance Hollywood   
   Hotel.   
      
   Doohan was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and the convention   
   will mark his final public appearance. Doohan will share the convention   
   stage with castmates William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols,   
   Walter Koenig, George Takei, Grace Lee Whitney and Majel Barrett   
   Roddenberry. A James Doohan Tribute Banquet and Roast will benefit the   
   Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.   
      
   On Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m., Doohan will be honored with a star on the   
   Hollywood Walk of Fame, in front of the Hollywood Entertainment Museum at   
   7021 Hollywood Blvd.   
      
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