Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols dies at 89

By Lindsey Bahr
Updated August 1 2022 - 7:43am, first published 7:38am
"Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all," Nichelle Nichols' son said. (AP PHOTO)
"Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all," Nichelle Nichols' son said. (AP PHOTO)

Nichelle Nichols, who found fame as communications officer Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek television series, has died at the age of 89.

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