Beloved Battlestar Galactica star Terry Carter has passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy that broke barriers in the TV industry dating back to the 1950s.
The actor, best known for his role as Colonel Tigh in the iconic sci-fi series, died peacefully at his home in New York City, as confirmed by his son.
Terry Carter made history in the mid-1950s as the first Black actor to be a series regular on a sitcom series, portraying Private Sugarman on The Phil Silvers Show. He continued to make an impact throughout his career, becoming the first Black TV news anchor and movie critic for WBZ-TV Eyewitness News in Boston, Massachusetts from 1965 to 1968.
In addition to his roles on McCloud and Company of Killers, Terry formed the Council for Positive Images, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting intercultural and interethnic understanding through audiovisual communication. He also directed documentary specials for PBS, focusing on historical and cultural topics.
Terry Carter’s contributions to the TV industry were recognized when he served on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and received a Los Angeles Emmy Award for his involvement in the TV miniseries, K*I*D*S. In 1988, he produced and directed a TV movie dedicated to the music legend, Duke Ellington.
Terry retired to his New York apartment, where he lived with his third wife, Etaferhu Zenebe-DeCoste, and his two children. Fans took to social media to express their condolences and memories of the late actor, honoring him as a talented performer and a kind-hearted individual.
