Girls! The actress was known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. Lum, and Meg 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. pic.twitter.com/1zlTd4F9BD. Nichelle Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media. She was the reminder that not only can we reach the stars, but our influence is essential to their survival. He was an actor and producer, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995) and Star Trek Online (2010). Both Hamm 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Horror legend dead at 93: Ricou Browning was Creature From the Black Lagoon, Vanessa Bryant awarded $29M in suit over Kobe helicopter crash photos, Sizemores family deciding end-of-life matters after brain aneurysm, Hayden Panettieres brothers cause of death revealed. During the early 60s, before Star Trek, Nichols had an affair with Gene Roddenberry that lasted several years, according to her autobiography. 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). By Kalhan Rosenblatt Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. Nasatweetedthat Nichols symbolized to so many what was possible. She ended up staying with the series from 1966 toits end in1969. Nichols' son, Kyle Johnson, announced Nichols' death Sunday in a Facebook post. The affair ended when Roddenberry realized he was in love with Majel Hudec, whom he married. NicholsStar Trek role broke stereotypes for black actressesat a time whenblack women were mostly portrayed in roles as servants rather than authority figures. John Hoyt was born on October 5, 1905 in Bronxville, New York, USA. Nichelle Nichols has died at the age of 89, it has been confirmed. Over 55 years, Star Trek has had all kinds of uniforms. Nichelle Nichols (far right) on the set of the film Star Trek: The Final Frontier in 1989, Nichelle Nichols at a Comic Con event in Los Angeles, California in 2021, Nichols did not regret staying at Star Trek. Tracy Wright is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. George Takei and J.J. Abrams were among the major figures of the Star Trek franchise to pay tribute to Nichelle Nichols. Her kindness and bravery lit the path for many. In 1977, Nichols partnered with NASA to recruit minority and female personnel for the space agency's shuttle program. 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. ', Donnie Yen Called Out John Wick 4 and Rogue One Asian Stereotypes, Got Scripts Changed: Why Is the Name Always Shang or Chang, Chris Pine Admits It Did Look Like Harry Styles Spit on Me, but He Did Not: The Vitriol Against Dont Worry Darling Was Ridiculous, HBO's Leading Man: Casey Bloys on Perfecting 'The Last of Us,' HBO Max Streaming Merger and Axing Shows, A24 Sweeps Film Categories at the 2023 SAG Awards as 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Breaks Record for Most Wins, Jean Smart 'Doing Well, Recovering' Following Heart Procedure, Says Hacks Co-Star Hannah Einbinder, Ke Huy Quan Becomes First Asian Male Film Winner at SAG Awards for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. 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 drawinspiration, he said. My favorite photo of Dad and Nichelle Nichols on set. (Getty Images), STAR TREK' ACTRESS NICHELLE NICHOLS WAS TRYING TO PROTECT HERSELF BEFORE SHOCKING AUDIO, PAL CLAIMS. 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Sending much love and respect. As noted by the Post, she was considered a trailblazer for Black actors, particularly for portraying a Black woman in a position of authority. For the first time on television, we are being seen as we should be seen every day, as intelligent beautiful, people who can sing, dance and go into space, be lawyers, teachers, and yet you don't see it on television until now. The pilot, finished in early 1965, didnt sell, but the producers held on to her, Hunter and Nimoy with the goal of trying 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. Nichols remained a supporter of the space program for decades. He was an actor, known for Family Matters (1989), Enough Said (2013) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend. Persis Khambatta was born on October 2, 1948 in Bombay, India. Actress Nichelle Nichols, 'Star Trek's' trail-blazing Uhura, dies at 89. She was 76. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Maggie Thrett, the actress and singer who most memorably played Ruth in the Mudds Women episode of the original Star Trek, died December 18, her family announced. She opted early on for a life in the entertainment industry, performing in community theatre and later as a dancer for some fourteen years with a troupe called the St. Louis Celtic Stepdancers. [1/2] Actor Nichelle Nichols, who played the character Uhura in the original "Star Trek" TV 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.. 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). I had to fight for it through the Screen Actors Guild. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. Khambatta became a model for companies such as Revlon. All rights reserved. Nichelle Nichols told us that we belonged in outer space. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Rodenberry responded: "Thank god for Martin Luther King, somebody knows where I am coming from.". Ben Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross on December 16, 1947, in London, England. Thank you, Nichelle. 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.'. He was previously married to Dorothy Marion Oltman and Marion Virginia Burns. Thank you, Nichelle. Nichols starred as the communications chief Uhura in the original The news was announced via a Twitter post written by her family in the early hours of Tuesday (December 6). President Biden called Nichols a trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women.. Nichols was known for playing Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on all three seasons of the original show, which ran from 1966-1969. She also co-starred opposite Christopher Jones, Yvette Mimieux and Judy Pace in the 1968 comedy Three In the Attic, which became the top grosser that year on American International Pictures slate. She was 79. Star Trek and As the World Turns actress Kathryn Hays dead at 87 By Alex Mitchell April 8, 2022 3:00pm Updated "Star Trek" and "As the World Turns" actress Leonard Simon Nimoy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Dora (Spinner) and Max Nimoy, who owned a barbershop. Look's Who's Talking actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 following a 'private battle' with cancer. 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. Some are stylish, some less so. 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. Sending my love and condolences to her family. "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols died on Sunday, according to a post shared by her son Kyle on her official Facebook page. From left: Majel Barrett, Meg Wyllie, Laurel Goodwin and Jeffrey Hunter in the first 'Star Trek' pilot, "The Cage. Nichelle Nichols, one of the original cast members of "Star Trek," has died at 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years," he wrote. My heart is broken, Marina Sirtis (@Marina_Sirtis) July 31, 2022, Lynda Carter, who portrayed Wonder Woman in the 1970s DC Comics television series, shared that Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media., Many actors become stars, but few stars can move a nation. William Shatner came aboard as Capt. I got my money and no surprise was never invited back. And I remember being angry - why me? Illinois native Hays, who played the iconic character for 38 years, also touched the hearts of sci-fi lovers worldwide during a guest appearance on Star Trek in 1968. The community of Riverside, Iowa, has a monument to the fictional local boy-turned-hero James Kirk, and that's what inspired some fans in Bloomington to do the same. Celia Rose Gooding, who portrays Uhura in the new Paramount+ series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, paid tribute to the actress who originated the role. 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. pic.twitter.com/pmQaKDb5zw. For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend.. He shared a photo of them together and wrote: 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. We are limitless. His daring 3 March 1920 - 20 July 2005 (age 85)Character(s): Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott (T.O.S 66 episodes 1966 - 1969), T.A.S 22 episodes 1973 - 1974, Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1989, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991, Star Trek Generations 1994, T.N.G 1 episode 1992, D.S.9 1 episode archival footage 1996 & Star Trek Beyond Picture only 2016), Actor | She was amazed seeing how her career had enduredand making new fans that werent even alive when she did it [Star Trek].. 10:11 AM. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She was a beautiful woman and played an admirable character that did so much for redefining social issues both here in the US and throughout the world, Shatner wrote. I, and the rest of our family, would appreciate your patience and forbearance as we grieve her loss until we can recover sufficiently to speak further. May she Rest In Peace. They both sold, and both were highly successful.. 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Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original Star Trek series, died Saturday night in Silver City, N.M. She was 89 years old. Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies aged 89 Comment Alicia Adejobi Sunday 31 Jul 2022 8:26 pm Nichelle Nichols died on Saturday (Picture: Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/ZRnMblXx0Z, Marina Sirtis, who portrayed Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation and its four feature film adaptations, stated that Nichols opened the door for the rest of us., RIP @NichelleIsUhura. The actress, who portrayed the capable and commanding Enterprise crew member Nyota Uhura, died Saturday night at the age of 89. ", US President Joe Biden paid tribute, saying: "In Nichelle Nichols, our nation has lost a trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women.". That show was fascinating to work on from a technical point of view. Peter Duryea was born on July 14, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, USA. 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. A product of NYC's famed Music and Arts High School, Peters initially fielded more odd jobs than acting jobs as he worked his way up from Harlem 2 July 1927 23 August 2005 (age 78)Character(s): Admiral Cartwright Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991), Joseph Sisko D.S.9 " 6 episodes 1996 - 1998) & The Preacher (D.S.9: 1 episode 1998). For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend. Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 31, 2022. After moving to (28 March 1977 29 January 2023; age 45)Character(s): Liana (Star Trek: Enterprise) & Borg Queen Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition. That man was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who said: "Yes, Miss Nichols, I am your greatest fan. '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. In the meantime, I had turned down the two comedies, pulled my name out of consideration, she said. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. She was a very busy supporting actress who had worked in television for over twenty years before being nominated for an Emmy Award as a supporting actress for Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992) and 1 February 1940 7 September 1996 (age 56)Character(s): Carol Marcus (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982), Actor | Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. By Robert Balkovich / June 22, 2021 3:46 pm EST. "Star Trek" star Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89 on July 31, 2022. By Kofi Outlaw - February 28, 2023 01:24 pm EST. American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. Anton Yelchin was an American actor, known for playing Bobby in Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Chekov in the Star Trek (2009) reboot, Charlie Brewster in the Fright Night (2011) remake, and Jacob in Like Crazy (2011).He was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, USSR, to a Jewish family. 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 declined.. 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! ", She told him she was going to leave Star Trek and he said: "You cannot. Kyle added in the post: "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all. 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September 24, 2022 11:16 pm. Nichols died of heart failure Saturday night at a hospital in Silver City, N.M., a friend of the family handling media inquiries for Nichols son confirmed Sunday to the Los Angeles Times. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. (2022) Paramount+. They had a 43-year relationship that ended with his death in 2010. The importance of Nichelle's legacy cannot be over-emphasized. William Shatner, who played Capt. Groundbreaking 'Star Trek' actress, activist Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 Her family confirmed Nichols' death from natural causes. There had been a couple of interracial kisses on American television before. 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. actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89. "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who starred as Lieutenant Uhura, died on Sunday at the age of 89. 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. I said, Oh, no. Nervous about audience reaction, the network insisted that alternate takes be shot with and without a kiss, but Nichols and Shatner deliberately flubbed every one of the latter so NBC would be forced to air what appeared to be a kiss (whether their lips actually touched or not). He was an actor, known for Star Trek (1966), The Bounty Killer (1965) and Catalina Caper (1967). All Rights Reserved. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Dawson died Wednesday at age 87. THE LAST OF US and STAR TREK Actress, Dies at 45. In 2015, she suffered a stroke. Footage from The Cage, meanwhile, was incorporated into the 1966 two-part Star Trek episode The Menagerie before the entire pilot was seen for the first time on VHS in 1986. Bibi Besch was born in Vienna, Austria, to race car driver Gotfrid Kchert and actress Gusti Huber. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Johnson wrote that his mother "succumbed to natural causes. Nichols and Shatner remembered the shooting of the famous kiss very differently. Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek, passed away on Saturday, a family spokesperson said on Sunday. She also starred in each of the six "Star Trek" films from 1979 through 1991. Nichols mulled leaving Star Trek after the first season to pursue a career on Broadway, but the Rev. Outside of Star Trek, some of Nichols other credits include sci-fi series Heroes, in which she starred as the grandmother of Monica Dawson (Dana Davis), Are We There Yet?, Snow Dogs and This Bitter Earth. Uhura was promoted to lieutenant commander in Star Trek: The Motion Picture and to full commander in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.. THE LAST OF US and STAR TREK Nichelle, you will be deeply missed. 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 death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years. 0. She also shared one of TV's first prime-time interracial kisses with her costar William Shatner, further cementing Nichols as a historic figure in Hollywood. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars, the US space agency said. 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. Itwas one of several smaller film and television roles before she landed the Star Trek gig. Hays also guest appeared on more than 40 shows during her life, the most recent being a 2007 episode of Law & Order: SVU, according to TV Line. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Their secret is that they are made both beautiful and irresistible by taking a so-called Venus drug given to them by one of the series most memorable rascals, Harry Mudd (Roger Carmel). But she wasconvinced otherwise by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who described her character as the "first non-stereotypical role portrayed by a black woman in television history". She reportedly passed away due to natural causes. Hastings also shared that the duos biggest squabble was that she always wanted to rehearse and I wanted to take a nap. Read about our approach to external linking. ', The True Story Behind 'Cocaine Bear': A 175-Pound Beast, a Dead Drug Smuggler in Gucci Loafers and More, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Nichelle Nichols you gave so many of us hope. December 9, 2022 . 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