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

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Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies.

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New Hampshire Union Leader
Actress Nichelle Nichols, 'Star Trek's' trail-blazing Uhura, dies at 89 (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Nichelle Nichols, whose portrayal of starship communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on the 1960s sci-fi TV series "Star Trek" and subsequent movies broke color barriers and helped redefine roles for Black
RedState
Legendary 'Star Trek' Actress Nichelle Nichols Passes Away at 89 (opens RedState)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Nichols' life was influential and filled with controversy
The Daily Caller
‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols Dead at 89 (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Nichelle Nichols, the actress who portrayed Nyota Uhura in the original "Star Trek" series died Saturday at the age of 89.
WUSA9
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89 (opens WUSA9)
Published Jul 31, 2022
WUSA9's feed description
Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies.
New York Times
Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89 (opens New York Times)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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She was among the first Black women to have a leading role in a TV series. She later worked with NASA to recruit minorities for the space program.
The Guardian
Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt Uhura in original Star Trek, dies aged 89 (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Actor achieved worldwide fame and broke ground for Black women while playing Nyota Uhura in the original TV hit
New Hampshire Public Radio
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89 (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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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."
France 24
Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of 'Star Trek' fame, dies at 89 (opens France 24)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series "Star Trek," has died at 89.
Engadget
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols has died (opens Engadget)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Actor Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, has died..
Fox26 Houston
Nichelle Nichols, iconic 'Star Trek' actress, dies at 89 (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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"I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years," her son posted on social media.
CBS News
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star, dies at age 89 (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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After "Star Trek," Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, playing a key role in helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.
Washington Examiner
Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for playing chief communications officer Uhura in the original Star Trek series, has died. She was 89.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
From the archives: Original Uhura Nichelle Nichols says fans keep 'Star Trek' alive (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Before Nichols appeared at a local comic convention in 2017, we interviewed her about her career.
CBS News
Nichelle Nichols, Legendary "Star Trek" Actress, Dies (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89.
East Idaho News
Nichelle Nichols, trailblazing 'Star Trek' actress, dies at 89 (opens East Idaho News)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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(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.
NBC News
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking 'Star Trek' actor, dead at 89 (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 30, 2022
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Nichols and her “Star Trek” character Uhura broke barriers as one of the first Black female leads on television.
Washington Post
Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura in ‘Star Trek’ franchise, dies at 89 (opens Washington Post)
Published Jul 30, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
She helped break ground on TV by showing a Black woman in a position of authority and who shared with co-star William Shatner one of the first interracial kisses on American prime-time television
Breitbart News
'Star Trek' Icon Nichelle Nichols Dead at 89 (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 31, 2022
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Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols, a trailblazing actress who was one of the first black women to play a major role on a TV show, has died in Silver City, N.M. She was 89.
Rolling Stone
Nichelle Nichols, Trailblazing 'Star Trek' Actress, Dead at 89 (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 31, 2022
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“[Her] light, however, like the ancient galaxies being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration”
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of TV’s ‘Star Trek,’ dies (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Jul 31, 2022
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
Nichelle Nichols, who played communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original "Star Trek" television series, has died at the age of 89.
PBS NewsHour
Nichelle Nichols, actress of ‘Star Trek’ fame, dies at 89 (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Jul 31, 2022
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Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. It also earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes that had limited Black women to acting roles as servants and included an interracial onscreen kis…
Tulsa World
Pioneering 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols dies aged 89 (opens Tulsa World)
Published Jul 31, 2022
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Pioneering 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols has died aged 89.
Southern Minnesota
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Nyota Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89 (opens Southern Minnesota)
Published Jul 31, 2022
Southern Minnesota's feed description
Nichols' Uhura was a landmark character in television history.
KRDO
George Takei, J.J. Abrams and more pay tribute to late 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols (opens KRDO)
Published Jul 31, 2022
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By Marianne Garvey George Takei and J.J. Abrams paid tribute to the late “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at the age of 89. Nichols had played Enterprise crew member Nyota Uhura on the series and multiple “Trek” films.
Black Enterprise
Actress Nichelle Nichols Passes Away At 89 (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jul 31, 2022
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"Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols died from heart failure on Saturday, July 30 at the age of 89 in Silver City, New Mexico.

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