By Captain Pyke | January 20, 2011 - 3:54 pm

We want to wish a very happy birthday to the dearly departed DeForest Kelley. De would have been 91 years-old today and it's been nearly 45 years since he first took on the role of the simply country doctor, Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy. De had quite a career before landing his role in Trek that included several westerns and TV guest spots. He even served his country during WWII in the Army's First Motion Picture Unit, making training films.

De was also a great lover of animals, he and his wife Carolyn had a wide variety ranging from the normal birds and dogs to a giant box turtle named "Myrtle".

It's been almost 12 years since De lost his battle with cancer and we wish we could make the trip to Hollywood and visit his star on the walk of fame.

If you're in the LA area, stop by and remember De.

DeForest Kelley - Walk of Fame Star

7021 Hollywood Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90028

We truly miss the great southern gentleman

Happy Birthday, De! You made this world a better place.