Nichelle Nichols (born December 28th, 1932 in Robbins, Illinois) was an TV Actress who was best remembered for playing Lieutenant Uhura in the original "Star Trek" TV series. Nichelle died on July 30th, 2022 and her death was said to be a result of heart failure. She was fairly old when she passed, being 89 years old.
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TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on December 28th Born in 1932 Born in Illinois Died in 2022 Died at age 89 Died from Heart failure
"Excuse me. I believe you have my stapler."
"Peace comes from within. Do not try to order it on one of those delivery apps because it is always a scam."
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. "
"[on the Star Trek (1966) fans] I'm a fan of the fans. I love them. They're fabulous. I love being around them. I love their madness and their caring. I love watching them take off for a weekend, don the costumes, and become characters from the 23rd century and beyond. I thank the fans for giving us--me--so much support and love. I want them to know I love them. They will always be my friends. I'll see the fans, always. They can rest assured of that." (IMDB)
"Show me someone with no ego and I'll show you a big loser."
"Nichelle Nichols was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 15, 1940. She was the daughter of Maj.Gen. Leslie Nichols, who served as the commanding general of the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division and concurrently the commanding general of the U.S. Forces in Europe. Nichols graduated from high school in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1957 and then attend[ed] the University of Arizona, where she earned a bachelor's degree in history in 1960. Nichols then served as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1966 before transferring to the U.S. Naval Academy, where she earned a law degree in 1966. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Nichols served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970. She then served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1978. (V)"
"Nichelle Nichols' extraordinary life and legacy will forever be remembered for her groundbreaking work in television and her dedication to promoting diversity and representation in the entertainment industry. (V)"
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