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Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura in ‘Star Trek’ franchise, dies at 89

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Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original Star Trek television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico. Her role in the 1966-69 series earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series' rabid fans. It also earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes that had limited Black women to acting roles as servants.

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Times of India

Nichelle Nichols of 'Star Trek' fame passes away at 89

Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series "Star Trek," has passed away. She was 89.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89

She became one of the first black American actresses to play a figure in authority on US television.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Star Trek Actor Nichelle Nichols Dies at 89; William Shatner, JJ Abrams Remember 'Remarkable Woman'

Nichelle Nichols portrayed communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura in the 'Star Trek' TV series and many of its film offshoots.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

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

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

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

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original 'Star Trek' television series, has died at the age of 89.

2 years ago·Canada

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