pengbuzz Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) From FoxNews: Quote "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols died on Sunday, according to a post shared by her son Kyle on her official Facebook page. She was 89. "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years," he wrote. "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration." Nichols was known for playing Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on all three seasons of the original show, which ran from 1966-69. She also starred in each of the six "Star Trek" films from 1971 through 1991. More: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/star-trek-actress-nichelle-nichols-dead-89 Edited July 31, 2022 by pengbuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 So, who’s left of the original crew: Shat’, Takai, and Koenig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Farewell, Nichelle. Thank you for giving inspiration to generations of girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 https://www.startrek.com/news/remembering-nichelle-nichols-1932-2022 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Hailing frequencies closed, Captain. 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangledThorns Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mog said: So, who’s left of the original crew: Shat’, Takai, and Koenig? RIP. Yep and Shatner is still going strong. Edited July 31, 2022 by TangledThorns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Rest in Peace Nichelle, you are legendary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 I might watch the drunk history episode about her later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Nichelle wasn't just a tv star, a movie star, or a role model; she made literal history against the backdrop of bigotry and stereotyping not only of women's perceived roles, but black women's roles in American society in the 60s. On the Enterprise's bridge, Nichelle was smart, competent, courageous, dedicated, strong, and beautiful; she was an ever-present beacon for women, especially Black women, to look up to and emulate. In and out of uniform, Nichelle was a hero to many, and I wish her fond farewell. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 10 hours ago, M'Kyuun said: Nichelle wasn't just a tv star, a movie star, or a role model; she made literal history against the backdrop of bigotry and stereotyping not only of women's perceived roles, but black women's roles in American society in the 60s. On the Enterprise's bridge, Nichelle was smart, competent, courageous, dedicated, strong, and beautiful; she was an ever-present beacon for women, especially Black women, to look up to and emulate. In and out of uniform, Nichelle was a hero to many, and I wish her fond farewell. RIP Amen. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 https://www.startrek.com/article/creating-gorgeous-portaits-of-nichelle-nichols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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