Nichelle Nichols dead: Star Trek legend who played Lieutenant Uhura dies

The Daily Mirror: Legendary Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols, who appeared in the original series, has passed away aged 89.

Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, has died aged 89.

Nichelle’s son Kyle Johnson announced the news on Instagram today.

He said: “Friends, Fans, Colleagues, World.

“I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years.

“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.”

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-star-trek-actress-nichelle-27622399

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