NICHELLE NICHOLS

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Nichelle Nichols’ earthly remains will be headed to the final frontier. >> Read more trending newsNichols, who died July at the age of 89, will join several of her “Star Trek” colleagues in deep space. The ashes of the actress, who portrayed Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, will be rocketed into the heavens when Celestial Memorial Spaceflights lifts off later this year, People reported. Nichols joins “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry; his wife, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, who played several roles in the series; and James “Scotty” Doohan. As Uhura, Nichols sat on the bridge of the starship Enterprise in a red mini-dress.

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Nichelle Nichols’ fans worldwide know her for her roles with "Star Trek" and NASA, but she also kept in touch with her roots in Robbins. Nichols died Saturday night, her son Kyle Johnson announced online. She was 89.

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"She's very much 1,000% actually a hero," Sonequa Martin-Green said of Nichelle Nichols, who as not only one of the first Black women to star on a TV series, but a recruiter for women and people of color at NASA.

Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89 on July 30. She's remembered for her trailblazing role as Lt. Uhura on "Star Trek."

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" television series, has died at the age of 89.

Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols died over the weekend at the age of 89.

Nichelle Nichols through the years LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 15: Nichelle Nichols as Lieutenant Uhura and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in the STAR TREK episode, "Charlie X." My favorite photo of Dad and Nichelle Nichols on set. In a story that "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols told often, she was a guest at an event in Beverly Hills. Nichelle Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media. One of my most treasured photos - Godspeed to Nichelle Nichols, champion, warrior and tremendous actor.

She became one of the first black American actresses to play a figure in authority on US television.

Obit Nichelle Nichols FILE - Actor Nichelle Nichols speaks during the Creation Entertainment's Official Star Trek Convention at The Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, Ill., Sunday, June 8, 2014. Nichols, who gained fame as Lt. Ntoya Uhura on the original "Star Trek" television series, died Saturday, July 30, 2022, her family said. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP, File) (Barry Brecheisen)Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89. Her "Star Trek" co-star George Takei said he would have more to say soon but that his heart is heavy. Nichelle Nichols was a ground-breaker and a glorious ambassador for her show, her role and science all her life.

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89.

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89. Nichols broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, and paved the way not just for future television actors of color but astronauts as well.

After "Star Trek," Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, playing a key role in helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.

Her death was announced by her son, Kyle Johnson, on her Facebook page.

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 Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. 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.

Nichelle Nichols: What you need to know Nichols was an American actor best known for her role as Lieutenant Commander Uhura in “Star Trek.” (NCD)Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, died Saturday night, her son announced. A year before the “Star Trek” episode, NBC had aired Nancy Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. kissing on the lips during a television special, The Washington Post reported. As Uhura, Nichols sat on the bridge of the starship Enterprise in a red mini-dress. She also appeared on a 2002 episode of “Futurama.”Nichelle Nichols, who helped break ground for Black actresses as Uhura on Star Trek, dies at 89 https://t.co/QFcaCb8huM — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 31, 2022In the two recent “Star Trek” films, Uhura is portrayed by Zoe Saldana. Nichelle Nichols was born Grace Nichols in the Chicago suburb of Robbins, Illinois, on Dec. 28, 1932, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, officer Lt. Ntoya Uhura from the original “Star Trek” TV series, has died at the age of 89.

Nichelle Nichols has died.

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How "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols changed NASA The TV series "Star Trek" predicted everything from tablet computers to flip phones and a diverse space program. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller has the story of how "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols played a key role in NASA's effort to recruit both people of color and the first female astronauts, more than four decades ago.

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Fox, Al Sharpton and more.Thefilmmakers and former astronauts, including former senator and astronaut Bill Nelson are scheduled to appear at the screening.Director Todd Thompson spoke about the importance of sharing Nichol's story. "Mayor Buddy Dyer and the city of Orlando will present the film as part of Orlando's celebration of Women's History Month. "Women have and continue to serve the community in many different ways, building a stronger Orlando for all who call it home. This Women's History Month reaffirms the city's commitment to assure that rights and privileges are available to women and all residents equally and that Orlando remains an inclusive, welcoming place for all," Dyer said. Tickets for the film are free and can be reserved on the Dr. Phillips Center's website.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The City of Orlando plans to observe Women’s History Month, in part, by showing a film from a local filmmaker that highlights the contributions of Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols to NASA. The film is directed and produced by Todd Thompson, and shows how Nichols took her career in sci-fi television to a career in science itself. AdNews 6 spoke to Thompson about the documentary back in 2019 right after it showed to a standing-room only crowd at the Orlando Film Festival. “It’s important for me to tell stories that enlighten mankind and the world and make the world a better place,” said Thompson. “Nichelle certainly did that with her impact on NASA.”For more information on the film, click here.