The “Star Trek” community is in mourning. Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for playing Lieutenant Uhura in “Star Trek: The Original Series”, has passed away at age 89.
The sad news was confirmed to Variety by Nichols’ talent manager and business partner of 15 years, Gilbert Bell, sharing that Nichols died on Saturday night in Silver City, New Mexico. READ MORE: J.J.
Abrams Confirms New ‘Star Trek’ Film In The Works, Will Go Into Production This Year In her role as the highly capable communications officer on the show, Nichols and her character inspired generations of TV viewers.
Following the first season of the show, Nichols considered leave for a career on Broadway, but was persuaded by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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