Actress. A veteran of Indian and European films when she burst onto the American screen as the bald and exotic Lieutenant Ilia in Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) and it turned out to be her most famous role. Born in Bombay, India, Khambatta started out as a model at age 13. In 1965, she was crowned “Miss India” and afterward launched her film career. (bio by: Kenneth McNeil) Cause of death: Heart attack