Nichelle Nichols, an actress best known for her groundbreaking role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, died on July 30, 2022, at the age of 89.
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In an Instagram post on Sunday, July 31 2022, Kyle Johnson, Nichelle’s son, said:
“Friends, Fans, Colleagues, World. “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. Her light, 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 from.
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Her son’s statement continued: “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.
“I, and the rest of our family, would appreciate your patience and forbearance as we grieve her loss until we can recover sufficiently to speak further.
“Her services will be for family members and the closest of her friends and we request that her and our privacy be respected.” He concluded by saying: “Live Long and Prosper.”
Nichelle Nichols’ acting career spanned more than four decades. She made significant contributions to the representation of women of colour.
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