The Associated PressNichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on TV's Star Trek, has died at 89, her family said on Sunday.
"Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. 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," Johnson wrote on his mother's official Facebook page Sunday.Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honour with the series' rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies.
R.I.P. ma’am .
One to beam up Scotty, and carefully 😔
Gees Nichelle Nichols and Bill Russell? Sad day.
more sad news ...go into the stars sweet LT...I will feel your spirit again and act on my loving crush 4U :)
I thought Nichols was great in Star Trek. Condolences to her friends and family
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my condolences she was a great role modal
Awe, sad to hear
Awe. Always had a soft spot for her.
Sad news.
One of the first female role models in a scientific field!! Groundbreaking.
Aw dang. I had a crush on her when I was 7.
Rip
NO.