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Star Trek's DeForest Kelley with his wife Carolyn Dowling. They were married for 54 years, from 1945 until Kelley's death in 1999. Majel Barrett, wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, described them as "the most loving couple you've ever seen in your life". Before he became the beloved Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy on Star Trek, DeForest Kelley had already found the role that mattered most, husband to Carolyn Dowling. The two married in 1945 and remained together for 54 years, right up until Kelley’s death in 1999. Through the long stretches of early Hollywood struggle, when Kelley often played villains in westerns and war films before Star Trek made him a household name, Carolyn remained his constant partner and steady supporter. Friends often spoke about the quiet devotion between them. Majel Barrett, herself married to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, once said the pair were “the most loving couple you’ve ever seen in your life.” Despite his fame, Kelley and Carolyn never had children and lived a notably private life in California. Kelley often said the stability of their marriage helped him navigate the unpredictable world of Hollywood for more than four decades. Kelley originally trained as a singer and even recorded songs for radio before fully committing to acting. © History Pictures #archaeohistories