Nichelle Nichols has sadly died. The acclaimed actress, who memorably played the role of Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek original series, passed away at the age of 89, her son confirmed on Facebook on Sunday (July 31). “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away,” her son Kyle Johnson wrote. Click inside to read more… “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration.” Her role on Star Trek in the ’60s was historic, making her one of the first Black women featured in a major television series.
She reprised the role for the first six Star Trek feature films. Rod Roddenberry, son of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the series, wrote on Twitter: “It is with great sorrow that we report the passing on the legendary icon Nichelle Nichols.
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