![]() ![]() Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series' rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all." 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," Johnson wrote on her official Facebook page Sunday. "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. ![]() Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" television series, has died at the age of 89. ![]() Nichelle Nichols, who gained fame as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, passes away at age 89. Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed chief communications officer Lt. ![]()
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