Terry Carter, Colonel Tigh in Original ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ Dies at 95

Terry Carter, best known for his iconic role as Colonel Tigh in the original ‘Battlestar Galactica’ television series, passed away peacefully at his home in New York at the age of 95. The cause of his death is yet to be disclosed. Carter’s legacy extends beyond the beloved sci-fi series. He was a trailblazing actor, having become the first Black TV news anchor in Boston and making history as one of the first regular Black actors on the ‘Phil Silvers Show’ in the 1950s.

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