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     When Nichelle Nichols Nearly Left Star Trek For Broadway—Until Martin Luther King Jr Changed Her Mind

     Nichelle Nichols was on the verge of leaving Star Trek. (Photo Credit – Koimoi) Lieutenant Uhura’s absence was quite near, though. Star Trek’s breakthrough character, portrayed by the legendary actress Nichelle Nichols, almost left the Star Trek ...

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     “I refused to do Spock until they were hired”: Leonard Nimoy Vowed to Not Play Spock If 2 Minority Star Trek Actors Weren’t Hired Back

     Leonard Nimoy reportedly became a champion for his co-stars after he fought to bring back Nichelle Nichols and George Takei for Star Trek.

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     What Was Nichelle Nichols Net Worth When She Died?

     Nichelle Nichols Net Worth: a trailblazing American actress, singer, producer, and author, had a net worth of approximately $500,000

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     Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy Fought To Get Nichelle Nichols & George Takei Paid

     Indeed, stars William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy were both notorious spotlight hogs and Shatner was known to reassign other actors' dialogue to himself, usually badgering directors until they agreed. Nimoy,

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     “You cannot, you cannot”: How Martin Luther King Convinced One Star Trek Legend Not to Quit The Original Series

     It would seem that on his days off, he would be out in the world, inspiring actors into not quitting their jobs. The legendary actress, Nichelle Nichols had her life completely changed when King inspired her to not quit Star Trek: The Original Series.

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2. www.cnn.com › 2022/07/31 › entertainmentNichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89

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   Jul 31, 2022 · Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” has died at age 89, according to a statement from her ...

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4. www.cbsnews.com › news › nichelle-nichols-dies-ageNichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star ... - CBS News

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   Aug 1, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed Uhura on "Star Trek" in a groundbreaking role for Black actresses before going on to help recruit people of color and women for NASA in real life, has died, her...

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5. apnews.com › article › nichelle-nichols-obit-79e23f4Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

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   Aug 1, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as 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.

6. www.nytimes.com › nichelle-nichols-deadNichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89

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   Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by “Star Trek” fans for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, the communications officer on the starship U.S.S. Enterprise, died on Saturday in Silver City, N.M....

7. variety.com › 2022 › tvNichelle Nichols, Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89 - Variety

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   Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series, died Saturday night in Silver City, N.M. She was 89 years old.

8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-62373143Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 - BBC

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   Aug 1, 2022 · American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. Nichols broke barriers in her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the series,...

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   How did Nichelle Nichols die?

   • Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood as 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.

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   Who was Nichelle Nichols?

   • Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away.

   Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89 - CNN

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   Is Nichelle Nichols still alive?

   • Nichols is survived by her son, Kyle Johnson. Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” has died at age 89, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson.

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   How old was Nichelle Nichols on 'Star Trek'?

   • Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original “ Star Trek ” series, died Saturday night in Silver City, N.M. She was 89 years old. Nichols’ death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years. Nichols shared one of the first interracial kisses in television history on “Star Trek.”

   Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89 - Variety

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10. www.nbcnews.com › pop-culture › pop-culture-newsNichelle Nichols, groundbreaking 'Star Trek' actor, dead at 89

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    Jul 31, 2022 · Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. She was 89. Nichols' death was confirmed on Sunday by her son, Kyle...