Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura On 'Star Trek,' Has Died At 89

CBS Los Angeles

August 1, 2022

Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89.

Nichols' son, Kyle Johnson, announced Nichols' death Sunday in a Facebook post.

"I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years. Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away," he wrote. "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. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all."

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