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Nichelle Nichols (/ n ɪ ˈ ʃ ɛ l / nish-EL; born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television.
Jul 31, 2022 · CNN — 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...
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Nichelle Nichols was a singer, dancer and actress who played Lt. Nyota Uhura in Star Trek (1966) and its films. She also appeared in other TV shows, movies and stage plays, and received awards and honors for her work and activism.
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- July 30, 2022
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....
Jul 31, 2022 · The actress, who played communications officer Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series and voiced her on “Star Trek: The Animated Series,” died at 89 in Silver City, N.M. She was known for her interracial kiss with William Shatner in 1968, her singing and acting roles, and her support of NASA and African American culture.
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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...
Jul 31, 2022 · The actress, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood, passed away on Saturday in New Mexico. She was praised by Martin Luther King Jr. for her role and shared an interracial kiss with William Shatner on the show.
