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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.

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

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   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.

   • Occupation: Actress, Producer, Additional Crew
   • Birth Date: December 28, 1932

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   • Death Date: July 30, 2022

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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....

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   Nichelle Nichols. Actress: Star Trek. Nichelle Nichols was one of 10 children born to parents Lishia and Samuel Nichols in Robbins, Illinois, a Chicago suburb. She was a singer and dancer before turning to acting and finding fame in her groundbreaking role of Lt. Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek (1966) series. As long as she could remember, she ...

   • Birth Date: December 28, 1932

   • Death Date: July 30, 2022

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   Who is Grace Nichols?

   • Nichols, was born in Illinois as Grace Nichols. She was discovered in Chicago by composer and musician Duke Ellington as a teenager while working as a dancer and choreographer, according to the National Space Society, for which Nichols was on the board of governors.

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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.

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

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   Who is Nichelle Nichols?

   • Nichelle Nichols who portrayed Lt. Uhura in the original Star Trek television series also was hired by NASA to begin finding and recruiting qualified blacks for todays NASA Space program. Nichelle was born in a two-story frame house built by her grandparents in Robbins. Her father, Samuel E. Nichols, became the mayor of Robbins, IL in 1929.

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   Did Nichelle Nichols die on 'Star Trek'?

   • She played Lieutenant Uhura, an officer and a highly educated technician who maintained a businesslike demeanor in performing her duties. CBS via Getty Images 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.

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9. 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...

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

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    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.