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Nichelle Nichols' Ashes Could 'Float In Space For Eternity'
Nichelle Nichols' ashes could float in space for eternity.The actress - who was best known for playing Uhura in the 'Star Trek' TV series - died of heart failure in July 2022, aged 89, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 January 2024
Zoe Saldana Says Nichelle Nichols Gave Her 'Confidence' To Play Lieutenant Uhura In ‘Star Trek’
Zoe Saldana says Nichelle Nichols gave her “confidence" to play Lieutenant Uhura in the 2009 ‘Star Trek’ movie. The ‘Avatar’ star reminisced about meeting the star of the 60s sci-fi series - who died last...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2022
Star Trek Star Nichelle Nichols Embarking On Nasa Mission
The 82-year-old actress, who played the sci-fi franchise's first Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, is set to become one of the first "non-essential personnel" to experience SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy). In partnership...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 August 2015
Nichelle Nichols Feeling Great After Stroke
The 82-year-old actress, who portrayed Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the longrunning sci-fi series, was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles on 3 June (15) after losing minor mobility on her right side...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols 'In Good Spirits' After Stroke
The 82-year-old actress, who portrayed Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the longrunning sci-fi series, was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles and underwent testing to determine the severity of her condition. A...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2015
Actress Nichelle Nichols Resting After Mild Stroke
The 82-year-old actress, who portrayed Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the longrunning sci-fi series, was taken by ambulance from her home in Los Angeles to a local hospital, according to TMZ.com. Her...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 June 2015
Nichelle Nichols Tried Out For Spock Role
Star Trek legend Nichelle Nichols was originally slated to play Spock in the hit show.Nichols, known to millions of 'Trekkies' around the world as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the longrunning sci-fi series, has revealed she...
By WENN on 05 December 2011
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