Camille Saviola, an actress known for her work on shows like “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Entourage,” “Younger” and in roles on Broadway, has died. She was 71. Saviola played religious leader Kai Opaka in four episodes of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and her passing was first noted by a “Star Trek” Wiki page, as well as mourned on social media by actors and colleagues like Harvey Fierstein, Kelly Briggs and Wilson Cruz.

Fierstein hailed her as the “Italian Godmother of Soul” in his tribute, while Cruz noted the indelible “presence” that she left on the industry. Saviola was also known for playing Turtle’s mom on the HBO series “Entourage,” appearing in three episodes opposite actor Jerry Ferrara. She most recently starred in four episodes of the series “Younger.”