Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

“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 her official Facebook page Sunday. “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all."

Like other original cast members, Nichols also appeared in six big-screen spinoffs starting in 1979 with “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and frequented “Star Trek” fan conventions. She also served for many years as a NASA recruiter, helping bring minorities and women into the astronaut corps. “I think many people took it into their hearts ... that what was being said on TV at that time was a reason to celebrate,” Nichols said in 1992 when a “Star Trek” exhibit was on view at the Smithsonian Institution.

“'You’ve changed the face of television forever, and therefore, you’ve changed the minds of people,'” she said the civil rights leader told her.During the show’s third season, Nichols’ character and Shatner’s Capt. James Kirk shared what was described as the first interracial kiss to be broadcast on a U.S. television series.

Despite concerns, the episode aired without blowback. In fact, it got the most “fan mail that Paramount had ever gotten on Star Trek for one episode,” Nichols said in a 2010 interview with the Archive of American Television.

Probably the first woman of colour (is that politically correct) I had a bit of a crush on. She rocked that short sexy uniform

Rip

😥 May she find brave new worlds! 🙏

This isn't an important story there's more important stories that you guys can write about in Toronto not about some black woman who played as an actress God get your stories and priorities and check

So sad...RIP.

Rip

She was a great asset to Star Trek 😎😎😎

May the Force be with her

Canada USA StarTrek nichellenichols Rest in peace, role model Nichelle Nichols. 🕯

M. T. F. B. W. H

Damn R.I.P

One of the first to bring affirmative action to the fore. Sad day for a lot of us.

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Nichelle Nichols, trail-blazing Star Trek actress, dies at 89 | CBC NewsNichelle 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. She was 89. NO. Aw dang. I had a crush on her when I was 7. Rip
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