Grace Dell “Nichelle” Nichols an American actress best known for playing Uhura in the Star Trek franchise has just passed away at the age of 89 years old.
According to Disney Wiki, she did have a few roles for Disney, she voiced Diane Maza in the animated TV series Gargoyles and the Chief in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. She also played Amelia Brooks in the 2002 comedy film, Snow Dogs.
Nichols’ son, Kyle Johnson, confirmed the news with a message posted to Nichols’ Facebook page.
Sunday, July 31st, 2022
Friends, Fans, Colleagues, World
I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years.
Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light, however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration.
Hers was a life well lived and a model for us all.
I, and the rest of our family, would appreciate your patience and forbearance as we grieve her loss until we can recover sufficiently to speak further. Her services will be for family members and the closest of her friends and we request that her and our privacy be respected.
Live Long and Prosper,
Kyle Johnson
Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family…
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