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Destination Star Trek Convention
- By WENN
- May 07, 2018
- Nichelle Nichols;Walter Koenig;
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Star Trek's Uhura Almost Left the Show
Star Trek: a 1960s sci-fi vision of unity. Discover how Nichelle Nichols as Uhura shattered stereotypes and changed TV history forever.
October 31, 2025 -
'Star Trek' Star Nichelle Nichols' Ashes Are Jetted Up to Deep Space
The late actress, who died in July at the age of 89 years old, will have her remains headed to space on the Enterprise Flight's Vulcan Rocket later this year to honor her iconic role as Lt. Nyota Uhura.
August 26, 2022 -
Zoe Saldana Pays Tribute to Nichelle Nichols in Touching Instagram Post
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' actress makes use of her social media account to reminisce about meeting the 'Star Trek' star, who played Zoe's character Lieutenant Uhura in the 2009 movie, following her passing.
August 3, 2022 -
Whoopi Goldberg Inspired By Nichelle Nichols to Appear in 'Star Trek'
The 66-year-old actress shares emotional tribute to her late friend, saying, 'I explained when I went to get my gig at 'Star Trek' that Nichelle was the first black person I’d ever seen who made it to the future.'
August 3, 2022 -
President Joe Biden Pays Tribute to Nichelle Nichols
The U.S. President has paid tribute to 'trailblazer' Nichelle Nichols following her death at the age of 89, saying, 'Our nation is forever indebted to inspiring artists like' her.
August 2, 2022
