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'Star Trek' alums, more react to death of Nichelle Nichols

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89

The Independent UK

‘Star Trek’ cast members and fans honored Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89

Nichols was a pioneer in every sense. Rest in peace and live long and prosper.

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Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 89

Nichelle Nichols, who played the communications officer on the Starship Enterprise on “Star Trek” and famously participated in what was thought to be the first interracial kiss on television, has died.

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George Takei leads Star Trek tributes to ‘trailblazing’ Nichelle Nichols

The actress was best known for her role as communications officer Lt Uhura in the original Star Trek television series.

The Independent UK

Live updates: Ukraine hit by 'most brutal' strike in war, Kate Middleton's yacht race and Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols dies — as it happened

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Star Trek's Lt Uhura Nichelle Nichols dies aged 89

She achieved worldwide fame in her groundbreaking role for Black women

Wales Online

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 89

The Robbins native’s role on the 1966-69 NBC series earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes.

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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89

Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together."

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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, who broke ground for Black women acting on television as the beautiful, no-nonsense communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” TV series, has died at the age of 89

The Independent UK

Star Trek legend Nichelle Nichols who played Lieutenant Uhura dies

Nichelle's son Kyle Johnson made a statement announcing the sad news on Instagram today.

Daily Record

Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt Uhura in original Star Trek, dies aged 89

Actor achieved worldwide fame and broke ground for Black women while playing Nyota Uhura in the original TV hit

The Guardian - US

Nichelle Nichols dead: Star Trek legend who played Lieutenant Uhura dies

Legendary Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols, who appeared in the original series, has passed away aged 89.

Daily Mirror

Nichelle Nichols: Pioneering ‘Star Trek’ actress dies at 89

Nichols’s career was groundbreaking for Black women on TV

The Independent UK

Samuel E. Nichols Jr., who gave up an Art Institute scholarship to help his family, dead at 93

But he never gave up art, even while working for the post office. His sister Nichelle Nichols, famed as Lt. Uhura on “Star Trek,” called him “one of the finest artists” she ever saw.

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Star Trek's new Uhura reveals how Zoe Saldaña inspired their 'Strange New Worlds' character

Star Trek's third Uhura, Celia Rose Gooding, explains that Zoe Saldaña was their first Uhura. Plus, how they honor both Nichelle Nichols and Saldaña in their new 'Strange New Worlds' role.

Inverse

'Strange New Worlds' is finally fixing the most neglected character in Star Trek canon

Uhura was a talented linguist, but 'Star Trek: The Original Series' didn't do a great job of showing that. Now, with 'Strange New Worlds,' all of that is changing.

The Guardian - US

‘Free Nichelle’: protesters want to liberate Star Trek actor Nichelle Nichols from conservatorship

The actor has been diagnosed with dementia but campaigners believe the legal arrangement is not in her best interest

Space

'Star Trek:' History & effect on space technology

Ever since we were invited to explore the "final frontier" on the USS Enterprise, "Star Trek" technologies have also made their way into our everyday lives.

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