https://www.cnet.com/news/star-trek-sound-effects-creator-douglas-grindstaff-dies-at-87/ > Douglas Grindstaff, the man responsible for many of the iconic sounds of the original Star Trek series, died on July 23 at age 87, StarTrek.com reported. > "Please join us in remembering Douglas Grindstaff, the award-winning sound editor and designer behind many iconic #StarTrek sounds," the show's official Twitter account requested.