Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' 89

By Associated Press

Aug 01, 2022 9:40 am

NICHELLE NICHOLS, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original 'Star Trek' television series, has died at the age of 89.

Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died in Silver City, New Mexico last Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

This June 8, 2014 file photo shows actor Nichelle Nichols speaking during the Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention at The Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois. AP PHOTO

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