She began working as a model when she was 7, then attended Lowell High School and San Francisco State. Nichols son Kyle Johnson announced the news on Sunday in a statement, which said: Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Kathryn Hays, who played Kim Hughes on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, from 1972 to 2010, died on March 25 in Fairfield, Connecticut at the age of 87, TVLi n e reported. Kate Mulgrew, who portrayed Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager, praised Nichols for pathing the way for female actresses. By Kalhan Rosenblatt Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. By Kofi Outlaw - February 28, 2023 01:24 pm EST. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a fan of the series and understood the importance of her character in opening doors for other African Americans on television, personally persuaded her to stay on the show, she told astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in an interview for the Archive of American Television. This is a huge loss to all who knew her, he said. Grace Lee Whitney was a versatile actress and vocalist born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was an actor, known for Family Matters (1989), Enough Said (2013) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). THE LAST OF US and STAR TREK Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for playing chief communications officer Uhura in the original Star Trek series, has died. Her biggest acting break was getting the role of 2 October 1948 18 August 1998 (age 49)Character(s): Ilia, Ilia probe (Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979). Mudds Women is one of the most memorable episodes of the 1960s Star Trek, in no small part because it featured three stunningly beautiful women (Thrett, Karen Steele and Susan Denberg) who seem to have strange powers over the male members of the Enterprise crew except Spock, of course. He was an actor, known for Star Trek (1966), The Bounty Killer (1965) and Catalina Caper (1967). They didnt want to pay, said Thrett. We want to hear from you! Alex Kurtzman, who serves as lead executive producer on the ongoing Star Trek shows for Paramount+, called Nichols a singular inspiration and recounted the innumerable people hes encountered that have cited the actress as an inspiration to pursue careers in science, writing, education and entertainment. The episode ended up resulting in the most fan mail that Paramount had ever gotten on Star Trek for one episode, she said in a 2010 interview. I cant tell you how many people have told me shes the reason they became an astronaut, a scientist, a writer, a linguist, an engineer it goes on and on. She appeared in a supporting role in a 1983 TV adaptation of Antony and Cleopatra that also featured her Star Trek co-star Walter Koenig. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Nicholls was cast in the series as Lt Uhura, who was portrayed as a competent and level-headed communications officer - shattering stereotypes. He said, 'You cannot do that,'" Nichols recalled. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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Its great, its gonna be wonderful,' she recalled in a 2016 interview for StarTrek.com. Nichols remained a supporter of the space program for decades. "The importance of Nichelle's legacy cannot be over-emphasised. They dont like when you do that and hurts your chances to be on the show again. Nichols suffered a stroke in 2015 and was diagnosed with dementia in 2018, touching off a conservatorship dispute between her manager Bell and her son as well as a friend. James T. Kirk, shared an interracial onscreen kiss,which was unheard of at the time. The importance of Nichelle's legacy cannot be over-emphasized. Years later I got a letter from Gene Roddenberry to forfeit my residuals and to donate them to his charity. She was much loved and will be missed. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to fly aboard the Space Shuttle, cited Star Trek as an influence in her decision to join the space agency. We will be forever grateful. Over 55 years, Star Trek has had all kinds of uniforms. Ajudge consistently sided with Johnson. In 1977, Nichols partnered with NASA to recruit minority and female personnel for the space agency's shuttle program. A year earlier on Movin With Nancy, Sammy Davis Jr. kissed Nancy Sinatra on the cheek in what appeared to be a spontaneous gesture but was in fact carefully planned. 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Her breakout role came in the 1966 pre-Civil War-era Western The Road West, in which she played Elizabeth Reynolds for all 29 episodes of the shows running. At least it was not bad so I am not embarrassed by it. 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I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89. 2 min read. Born of African and West Indian ancestry on July 2, 1927 in New York City, Brock Peters set his sights on a show business career early on, at age ten. Nichelle was a singular inspiration. 0. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars. He got his feet wet acting-wise prior to serving with the Air Corps during World War II; earning a Purple Heart during his service, he began acting, directing and 18 June 1923 28 October 2010 (age 87) Character(s): Federation President Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986) & Steven Miller (T.N.G 1 episode 1987). Girls! Her light however, 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. I said, Oh, no. She was 89. Jane was raised from the age of three months in New York City and attended the fashionable Chapin School and later 12 August 1910 20 October 2006 (age 96)Character(s): Amanda Grayson (T.O.S 1 episode 1967, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986 & Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1989). Aron Eisenberg was born on January 6, 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA. By Stephen Iervolino via August 1, 2022, 8:57 AM 3:36 VIDEO: Groundbreaking 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols dies at Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Nichols Star Trek costar George Takei, who portrayed Hikaru Sulu across the original series and films, was one of the first voices to pay tribute to the actress. She also starred in each of the six "Star Trek" films from 1979 through 1991. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. During the early 60s, before Star Trek, Nichols had an affair with Gene Roddenberry that lasted several years, according to her autobiography. The son of a Newark dentist, Robert Ellenstein grew up in that New Jersey city and saw his father go on to become its two-term mayor. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who starred as Lieutenant Uhura, died on Sunday at the age of 89. I declined.. She had no idea what the show actually was. Its said that Nichols born Grace Nichols was good friends with late civil rights activist Dr Martin Luther King Jr, and that he frequently persuaded her to remain on the show. The pilot, finished in early 1965, didnt sell, but the producers held on to her, Hunter and Nimoy with the goal of trying again. James T. Kirk, mourned the loss of his co-star on Sunday. and starred alongside Jeffrey Hunter in The Cage, the rejected first pilot made for Star Trek, has died. American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. Over 55 years, Star Trek has had all kinds of uniforms. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Marina Sirtis, who portrayed Counsellor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation and its four feature film adaptations, wrote that Nichols "opened the door for the rest of us who followed in your wake". Moreover, unlike most minority 25 November 1920 - 14 January 2009 (age 88)Character(s): Khan Noonien Singh (T.O.S 1 episode 1967 & Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982). She made room for so many of us. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Her light however, 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.". saying in an interview that her "life was theatre". Beginning as a "girl singer" on Detroit's WJR radio, she soon opened in nightclubs for Billie Holiday and Buddy Rich, and toured with the Spike Jones and Fred Waring Bands. I did a lot of press when Paramount signed me.. The news was announced via a Twitter post written by her family in the early hours of Tuesday (December 6). In the Hawaii-set Girls! The first came for Kicks and Co., while the second was for her performance in Jean Genets The Blacks., She had small roles in the films Made in Paris, Mr. Goodwin co-produced the Burt Reynolds-Loni Anderson film Stroker Ace (1983) alongside her husband, Walter Wood, who had acquired the rights to the book on which the movie was based. Flowers were placed this week on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her role as Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom Cheers, who died at age 71 after a short bout with colon cancer. Colt opposite Hunter as Capt. Miguel Ferrer was an American actor known for playing Morton from RoboCop, Shan Yu from Mulan, Martian Manhunter from Justice League: The New Frontier, Slade Wilson from Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, Death from Adventure Time, Sesa Refumee from Halo 2 and Vice President Rodriguez from Iron Man 3 7 February 1955 19 January 2017 (age 61)Character(s): USS Excelsior executive officer (Star Trek III The Search for Spock). Legal Statement. The Uhura-Kirk kiss was likely the first televised white/African American lip-to-lip kiss. ", Angry protests erupt over Greek rail disaster, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Nichols starred as the communications chief Uhura in the original "Star Trek" series. You are passed regular overtime and are into triple overtime. 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Lum, and Meg All Rights Reserved. She was 76. She was a singer and dancer before turning to acting and finding fame in her groundbreaking role of Lt. Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek (1966) series.As long as she could remember, (28 December 1932 30 July 2022; age 89)Character(s): Nyota Uhura (Star Trek 66-69, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country). I loved playing that. All Rights Reserved. The actress was known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. That weekend, she went to a fundraiser in Los Angeles where she was introduced to someone who was described by the event organiser as "her biggest fan, he's desperate to meet you". Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. The women are en route to a mining colony where they are to become wives for the wealthy but lonely men who mine precious dilithium crystals. But in Nichols 1994 autobiography Beyond Uhura, the actress insisted that the kiss was in fact real. That show was fascinating to work on from a technical point of view. Nichols had beenhired by the space agency in the 1970s toaidin recruiting and is credited with helping draw the first US woman astronaut Sally Ride and the first black woman astronaut Mae Jemisonto the program. But Uhura, whose name comes from a Swahili word meaning freedom, was essential beyond the interracial kiss: A capable officer who could man other stations on the bridge when the need arose, she was one of the first African American women to be featured in a non-menial role on television. She was much loved and will be missed. He died on August 9, 2016 in Los Angeles, California, 14 January 1941 - 9 August 2016 (age 75)Character(s): Admiral William Ross (D.S.9 13 episodes 1997 - 1999). For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend., A message on Star Treks official Twitter account read: Were deeply saddened to report the passing of Nichelle Nichols a trailblazer, an inspiration, and so much more. Martin Luther King Jr.in 1967to stick with the seriesafter shetold him she haddecided not to return for the shows second season. Her kindness and bravery lit the path for many. Girls! Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Nichols visited former President Barack Obama in 2012,and the two posed for a photo in the Oval Office while they both made the Vulcan hand signal. We are limitless. Nichols said she never looked back and had never regretted her decision. Laurel Goodwin Dies: Elvis Presley Co-Star, Last Surviving Cast Member Of Star Trek Pilot, Was 79 By Greg Evans March 7, 2022 2:46pm Laurel Goodwin, Elvis Presley 'Girls! Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. obtaining the rank of Captain. In 2015, she suffered a stroke. She appeared in the television film Yuma in 1971. Girls! Itwas one of several smaller film and television roles before she landed the Star Trek gig. She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. She famously played communications officer LieutenantNyota Uhura. Following her Star Trek disappointment, Goodwin appeared on episodes of Get Smart, The Beverly Hillbillies and Mannix before retiring from acting in 1971 and going into nursing. Nichols portrayed Uhura across the original series and the first six Trek films. He was an actor and producer, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995) and Star Trek Online (2010). She was remembered fondly by her scene partner Don Hastings who played her husband, Bob Hughes in a statement, saying that our relationship as Bob and Kim was as close as Kathryn and my relationship, except we were not married.. Nichelle, you will be deeply missed. Nichols name was at times invoked at rallies in support of freeing Britney Spears from her conservatorship. Nichols, the trailblazing actress who played Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series in the 1960s and in several of the franchise's feature films, died at age 89 in July. Behind them, Leonard Nimoy (as Mr. Spock) stands at a door. 27 July 1967 13 November 2003 (age 36)Character(s): Lanya (V.O.Y 1 episode 2000) & Elizabeth Cutler E.N.T 3 episodes 2001 - 2002). There had been a couple of interracial kisses on American television before. He died on September 21, 2019 in the USA. May she have a wonderful adventure to the final frontier.#ripnichellenichols, jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 31, 2022, Trail blazer Legend My heart goes out to her family and friends God speed Nichelle pic.twitter.com/L6y0aRaRs1, RIP #nichellenichols You were a beautiful pioneer on Earth as you were in space. Bill, William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 31, 2022. Nichelle Nichols was a ground-breaker and a glorious ambassador for her show, her role and science all her life. A few years later, in 1972, the iconic actress joined As The World Turns.. News Jul 31, 2022 12:08pm PT Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in Star Trek, Dies at 89 By Carmel Dagan Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed You cannot. Stay up to date with what you want to know. He is primarily remembered for portraying Dr. David Marcus in the science fiction films "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" (1982) and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" (1984). From left: Majel Barrett, Meg Wyllie, Laurel Goodwin and Jeffrey Hunter in the first 'Star Trek' pilot, "The Cage. The affair ended when Roddenberry realized he was in love with Majel Hudec, whom he married. Web(28 December 1932 30 July 2022; age 89) Character(s): Nyota Uhura (Star Trek 66-69, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Fox News Her breakout role was as Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom Cheers (1987-1993), receiving an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991 for the role. Legal Statement. William Shatner came aboard as Capt. For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.. Nichols' son, Kyle Johnson, announced Nichols' death Sunday in a Facebook post. He began acting at a very young age and participated in grammar school (16 December 1947 18 August 2020; age 72)Character(s): Ambassador Sarek (Star Trek 09'). I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, Takei wrote. (2022) Paramount+. Dawson died Wednesday at age 87. [1/2] Actor Nichelle Nichols, who played the character Uhura in the original "Star Trek" TV It was so different from a regular show.. American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. I will certainly miss her. Barry Jenner was born on January 14, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Trailblazing Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 1 August 2022 Getty Images Nichelle Nichols (far right) on the set of the film Star Trek: The Final There she established herself as one of the greatest theatrical actresses and was a major star on Broadway 10 February 1897 3 January 1992 (age 94)Character(s): T'Lar (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984), Actress | Behind them, Leonard Nimoy (as Mr. Spock) stands at a door. "You've changed the face of television forever, and therefore, you've changed the minds of people," she said the civil rights leader told her during a meeting. John Hoyt was born on October 5, 1905 in Bronxville, New York, USA. Signifying intelligence, eloquence, versatility and quiet intensity, one of the more important, critically acclaimed black actors to gain a Hollywood foothold in the 1970s was Paul Winfield. Nichols faced health issuesin the past few years. Nichols death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years. His 11 March 1989 - 19 June 2016 (age 27)Character(s): Pavel Chekov (Star Trek 2009, Star Trek Into Darkness 2013 & Star Trek Beyond 2016). She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars.. She was much loved and will be missed," said TV director Adam Nimoy - the son of Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy. 2023 BBC. 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Shes the one who really opened my eyes to what Star Trek is and can be. Nichelle Nichols you gave so many of us hope. She was urged bytheRev. Dame Judith Anderson was born Frances Margaret Anderson on February 10, 1897 in Adelaide, South Australia. The following year she appeared in the films Tru Loved and The Torturer.. Nichols and Shatner remembered the shooting of the famous kiss very differently. She claimed the role of Kim until the daytime staple went off the air in 2010 following a 54-year run on air. pic.twitter.com/1zlTd4F9BD, My love for the original Star Trek is profound. The heavens have gained an Uhura today. It was reported in 2018 that she was diagnosed with dementia. Whoopi Goldberg, who later played Guinan on Star Trek: The Next Generation, has described Uhura as a role model, recalling that she was astounded and excited to see a black woman character on television who was not a maid. She was 89 years old. For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend, Takei wrote. Nichelle Nichols told us that we belonged in outer space. When negotiations with Hunter broke down, it was decided that Goodwin was no longer needed. They both sold, and both were highly successful.. She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. As noted by the Post, she was considered a trailblazer for Black actors, particularly for portraying a Black woman in a position of authority. Celebrity Deaths in 2022 Stephen tWITCH Boss Sept. 29, 1982-Dec. 13, 2022 Stephen tWITCH Boss was a regular on The Ellen DeGeneres Show talk show and a runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance shocked and saddened fans when he died of suicide. Nichols played Lt. Uhura on the original series, voiced her on Star Trek: The Animated Series and played Uhura in the first six Star Trek films. Thank you, #NichelleNichols. ", Nichols explained: "I could say nothing, I just stood there realising that everything he said was the truth. She also starred in each of the six "Star Trek" films from 1979 through 1991. Nichols starred as the communications chief Uhura in the original His character was depicted as a son of the Starfleet 3 September 1959 17 March 1989 (age 29) Character(s): David Marcus (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984) & T'Jon (T.N.G 1 episode 1988). He was previously married to Suzanne Hunt and Susan Harney. For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend.. George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 31, 2022. 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. You can listen to it below. She ended up staying with the series from 1966 toits end in1969. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, One of the last contract players at Paramount, she also starred with Jackie Gleason in 'Papa's Delicate Condition.'. Nichelle Nichols was The First. Kyle added in the post: "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In the last five years of her life, Maggie did two convention appearances, Ray wrote. Her light however, 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., He added: Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.. The dancer/DJ had become executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Lets go with the kiss. 'Star Trek' actress and trailblazing icon Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 Callie Ahlgrim Jul 31, 2022, 12:52 PM Nichelle Nichols attends the 2016 Heroes Of Hollywood Awards Luncheon. 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