Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son ...

Trailblazing actress Nichelle Nichols has died. Her son announced news of her death on Instagram, saying she died from natural causes. Nichols played Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series." At the ...

The character of Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) wasn't in either of the original pilot episodes for Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek." The first pilot, "The Cage" — which initially didn't air — didn't have any ...

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. Nichols’ death was confirmed by Gilbert ...

Nichelle Nichols, who gained fame as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in ...