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

[Darth Snoopy]

A sad day for fans of Star Trek. Rest in Peace, Ms. Nichols.

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

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.

 

[a-dev]

Just saw on twitter. Damn. I can't help but realize how few of the original cast remain now.

RIP.

 

[xipotec]

RIP to a pioneer.

 

[Time_killer]

So sad. It really hurts to see the crew pass. She was one of my first crushes. Best abs in the Alpha quadrant.