Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) ‘Star Trek’ actress, dies at 89

[amirm]

So long Uhura. Rest in peace. You brought us many fond memories.

Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing 'Star Trek' actress, dies at 89 | 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 her son, Kyle Johnson.

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[mglobe]

Wally Cleaver and Uhura in the same week. Damn.

 

[The Dragon]

RIP. You played your role with style and class. Truly groundbreaking role. Salute.

 

[JSmith]

So long Uhura. Rest in peace. You brought us many fond memories.

Oh no... this is now a very sad day, RIP Nichelle Nichols, Uhura.

JSmith

 

[RayDunzl]

 

[DonR]

Sad news then again 89 is good innings.

 

[estuardo4]

Sad news then again 89 is good innings.

Yes. Indeed. Very sad.

Now look at William Shatner. 91 years old and still going strong.

 

[AlexanderM]

She was Amazing!!

 

[JSmith]

JSmith

 

[JSmith]

I thought this was nice, in a way;

JSmith

 

[JSmith]

Now this is excellent;

Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols to Have Remains Sent Into Deep Space

Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols will have some of her remains placed on an interplanetary, deep space rocket trip that Celestis Inc. has planned.

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Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols will have some of her remains placed on an interplanetary deep space rocket trip that Celestis Inc. has planned.

JSmith

 

[Sal1950]

Jim, please, not again, he's a moron.

 

[Sal1950]

So long Uhura. Rest in peace. You brought us many fond memories.

Scotty's beamed her up to a much better place.
RIP