Obituary of Nichelle Nichols

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Nichelle Nichols

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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Nichelle Nichols Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Nichols, Nichelle
    • Common Name: Nichelle Nichols
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Robbins, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: December 28, 1932
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Grace Nichols
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Nichelle's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Grace Dell Nichols
    • Father: Samuel Earl Nichols
    • Mother: Salish Nichols (née Parks)
    • Brother(s):
      • Thomas Nichols (?-March 26, 1997)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Duke Mondy (married 1967-divorced 1972)
      • Foster Johnson (married 1951-divorced 1951)
    • Son(s):
      • Kyle Johnson (born August 14, 1951)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 30 2022 at age 89
  • Place: Silver City, New Mexico, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure
  • Interment: TBA

Category Tags:

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

Quotable Quotes:

"[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)

"Nichols 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)"

Is Ms. Nichelle Nichols still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Nichelle Nichols on Wikipedia.org
Nichelle Nichols at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-19 17:38:50
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