Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura in ‘Star Trek’ franchise, dies at 89.

The Washington Post ^ | July 31, 2022 | Adam Bernstein

[grey_whiskers]

Nichelle Nichols, an actress whose role as the communications chief Uhura in the original “Star Trek” franchise in the 1960s helped break ground on TV by showing a Black woman in a position of authority and who shared with co-star William Shatner one of the first interracial kisses on American prime-time television, died July 30 at 89.

[ScottinVA]

Wow.. 89.. there’s a reminder to us baby boomers how the time is marching on. RIP, Lt. Uhura….

[Charles Martel]

Her role was a big deal and she handles it all with grace.

She also exited public life a few years ago - gracefully. Too bad some others who are obviously in similar cognitive decline didn't follow her example.

[BradyLS]

RIP Nichelle!

Only Shatner, Takei, and Koenig left?

[Joe Brower]

Dang.

[Delta 21]

I will remember her like this.

https://youtu.be/PZu5f3mdh9Y

[discostu]

Actually there was a LOT of ground. It ain’t bigoted to acknowledge reality. And reality at the time was putting either women or blacks in positions of authority on TV was a big no. Gene fought the network hard on that. More than once.

[dfwgator]

Uhura or Julia?

[higgmeister]

Rest in Peace.

[NeverTyranny]

Agree. :(

[moovova]

Interesting.

She always seemed perfect for her role. Just a classy woman.

[sushiman]

There were a lot of hot babes on Star Trek in those short skirts - but Lt, Uhuru in my eyes was the hottest . I can still see her sitting her chair , legs crossed ...those legs and thighs ...wow !

[njslim]

Still have Shatner

Walter Koening (Checkov)

And the Asian Fruit George Takai .........

[M_Continuum]

Rest in Peace 🕊️

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Did you say Checkov?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGbq5j9VxoE

[Macho MAGA Man]

Chekov!

[Bon of Babble]

Lieutenant Commander Nyota Uhura:

"Captain, our final six replacements are ready to beam aboard, but one of them is refusing to step into the transporter.

Captain James T. Kirk:

Oh! I'll make sure he beams up!

[MAGA2017]

Another part of my childhood gone. Classy lady. Rest in peace.

[Gay State Conservative]

One of the truly great characters in the original series.

[TangoLimaSierra]

Only Shatner, Takei, and Koenig left?

And, ironically, Ensign Ricky.

[dfwgator]

Ha!