Her son announced news of her death on Instagram, saying she died from natural causes.
Nichols played Uhura in"Star Trek: The Original Series." At the time, she was one of the first African American women to play a major role in a television series.Nichols' acting career spanned decades. She is listed in credits from the 1960s to 2021, and some films are still in pre-production, IMBD reports.
ARodTV 💔💔💔😥😥😥😥🤘🏿🖖🏾🖖🏾 One of my inspirations growing up....and a cool TUFF TUFF girl
A true trailblazer. A spark that will be missed.
To go where no man or woman has gone before! Thank you, Nichelle Nichols 🌹
Just seen this about a minute ago and it's a shock rest in peace
RIP 💔
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