Nichelle Nichols' Son Speaks About Wrongful Death Lawsuit and About What's Next

Nichelle Nichols' son speaks about wrongful death lawsuit and about what's next

Nichelle Nichols’ son says a new lawsuit is about accountability after a jury awarded $13 million in her death, though state law limits what the family can collect.

Star Trek star's family awarded $13M in heart failure malpractice case

Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura in Star Trek, died from undiagnosed and untreated heart failure after seeking medical treatment.

'Star Trek' Actress Nichelle Nichols’ Family Awarded $13 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Source: Variety / Getty Nichelle Nichols, known to many Star Trek fans as Lt. Nyota Uhura, passed away at the age of 89 in 2022 in New Mexico. Nichelle Nichols’ family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a medical center, with the jury awarding them $13 million in the process. As reported by local news outlet KOAT, the family of Nichelle Nichols filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Gila Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, in 2025…

Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols' Family Wins $13 Million In Lawsuit

Nichelle Nichols, known to many Star Trek fans as Lt. Nyota Uhura, passed away at the age of 89 in 2022 in New Mexico. Nichelle Nichols’ family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a medical center, with the jury awarding them $13 million in the process. As reported by local news outlet KOAT, the family of Nichelle Nichols filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Gila Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, in 2025. The suit alleges that …