Ironically, though Carmel was her neighbor, Thrett had to audition for the role. In the Hawaii-set Girls! Johnson wrote that his mother "succumbed to natural causes. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars, the US space agency said. American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. 1/2, Alex Kurtzman (@Alex_Kurtzman) July 31, 2022, My favorite photo of Dad and Nichelle Nichols on set. The Star Trek TV series broke down stereotypes in the 1960s by casting black and minority actors in high-profile roles. She was a very busy supporting actress who had worked in television for over twenty years before being nominated for an Emmy Award as a supporting actress for Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992) and 1 February 1940 7 September 1996 (age 56)Character(s): Carol Marcus (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982), Actor | A fascinating aura of mystery seemed to surround the characters portrayed by blue-eyed blonde actress Susan Oliver, whose trademark high cheekbones, rosebud lips and heart-shaped face kept audiences intrigued for nearly three decades. I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89. In her 1994 book Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories, Nichols wrote of the iconic moment: Finally, the guys in charge relented: To hell with it. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a fan of the series and understood the importance of her character in opening doors for other African Americans on television, personally persuaded her to stay on the show, she told astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in an interview for the Archive of American Television. Eric Diaz. Actor Jon Hamm (51) is reportedly engaged to his longtime girlfriend, actress Anna Osceola (34). May she Rest In Peace. His 11 March 1989 - 19 June 2016 (age 27)Character(s): Pavel Chekov (Star Trek 2009, Star Trek Into Darkness 2013 & Star Trek Beyond 2016). "I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89. Nichelle Nichols told us that we belonged in outer space. They had a 43-year relationship that ended with his death in 2010. Actress Nichelle Nichols, 'Star Trek's' trail-blazing Uhura, dies at 89. From 1997 to 2000, she starred in the sitcom Veronica's Closet, earning additional Emmy and Golden Globe (January 12, 1951 December 5, 2022; aged 71)Character(s): Saavik (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to fly aboard the Space Shuttle, cited Star Trek as an influence in her decision to join the space agency. Nichelle Nichols was a ground-breaker and a glorious ambassador for her show, her role and science all her life. The actress, who portrayed the capable and commanding Enterprise crew member Nyota Uhura, died Saturday night at the age of 89. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. #NichelleNichols pic.twitter.com/DONSz6IV2b, Kate Mulgrew (@TheKateMulgrew) July 31, 2022, J.J. Abrams, who helmed the 2009 Star Trek reboot and its 2013 follow-up Star Trek Into Darkness, called Nichols a remarkable woman in a remarkable role., A remarkable woman in a remarkable role. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. You are passed regular overtime and are into triple overtime. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, One of the last contract players at Paramount, she also starred with Jackie Gleason in 'Papa's Delicate Condition.'. 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.". From left: Majel Barrett, Meg Wyllie, Laurel Goodwin and Jeffrey Hunter in the first 'Star Trek' pilot, "The Cage. The world was not the same. The dancer/DJ had become executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Market data provided by Factset. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 31, 2022 Celia Rose Gooding, who portrays Uhura in the new Paramount+ series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, saying in an interview that her "life was theatre". She was 79. pic.twitter.com/ZRnMblXx0Z, Marina Sirtis, who portrayed Counselor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation and its four feature film adaptations, stated that Nichols opened the door for the rest of us., RIP @NichelleIsUhura. My heart is broken, Marina Sirtis (@Marina_Sirtis) July 31, 2022, Lynda Carter, who portrayed Wonder Woman in the 1970s DC Comics television series, shared that Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media., Many actors become stars, but few stars can move a nation. He was an actor and producer, known for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995) and Star Trek Online (2010). After working in the 1964 feature Westerns Stage to Thunder Rock and Law of the Lawless and The Glory Guys, Goodwin was cast as Yeoman J.M. Nichols was married and divorced twice. She was an actress, known for Star Trek: Enterprise (2001), Playing by Heart (1998) and Star Trek: Voyager (1995). "I regret "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Lum, and Meg 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Anton Yelchin was an American actor, known for playing Bobby in Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Chekov in the Star Trek (2009) reboot, Charlie Brewster in the Fright Night (2011) remake, and Jacob in Like Crazy (2011).He was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, USSR, to a Jewish family. 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The actress, who was best known for her groundbreaking role in Star Trek, died on Saturday. xo pic.twitter.com/qhZ5tujAXs, Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) July 31, 2022, Thank you for giving so many of us a place in the universe. Thank you, Nichelle. As opposed to the more socially dramatic roles Hays was used to playing, in 2010 she recalled the interstellar appearance as one of the most unique experiences of her career. Its great, its gonna be wonderful,' she recalled in a 2016 interview for StarTrek.com. The women are en route to a mining colony where they are to become wives for the wealthy but lonely men who mine precious dilithium crystals. He began acting at a very young age and participated in grammar school (16 December 1947 18 August 2020; age 72)Character(s): Ambassador Sarek (Star Trek 09'). #RIPNichelle #Uhura pic.twitter.com/nFXHif8HEC, Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) July 31, 2022, Star Trek: Voyager star Kate Mulgrew called Nichols a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again.. She was a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace, and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again. Her kindness and bravery lit the path for many. Buddwing and the Sandra Dee vehicle Doctor, Youve Got to Be Kidding! before she was cast on Star Trek.. My favorite photo of Dad and Nichelle Nichols on set. "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years," he wrote. Groundbreaking 'Star Trek' actress, activist Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 Her family confirmed Nichols' death from natural causes. 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. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Celia Rose Gooding, who portrays Uhura in the new Paramount+ series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, paid tribute to the actress who originated the role. In 1968, she and Star Trek star William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the series, broke new ground when they shared one of television's first interracial kisses - though it was not a romantic one. When Roddenberrys health was failing decades later, Nichols co-wrote a song for him, entitled Gene, that she sang at his funeral. In Hollywood, she studied acting with Jeff Corey and, when he was away, his fill-in, Nimoy. In one groundbreaking television moment, she and co-star William Shatner, who played Capt. I declined.. We will miss you.. Khambatta became a model for companies such as Revlon. She was a singer and dancer before turning to acting and finding fame in her groundbreaking role of Lt. Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek (1966) series.As long as she could remember, (28 December 1932 30 July 2022; age 89)Character(s): Nyota Uhura (Star Trek 66-69, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country). Nichelle Nichols was The First. John Hoyt was born on October 5, 1905 in Bronxville, New York, USA. The actress was known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. Nichols starred as Lieutenant Uhura in the original "Star Trek" series. "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.". Nevertheless, it was a landmark moment. Shes the one who really opened my eyes to what Star Trek is and can be. Nasa paid tribute to the iconic actress and said: We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. Thrett, who was born Diane Pine in 1946, appeared on a number of big-name series of the period, including The Wild, Wild West, I Dream of Jeannie and McCloud. Nichelle, you will be deeply missed. Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies aged 89 Comment Alicia Adejobi Sunday 31 Jul 2022 8:26 pm Nichelle Nichols died on Saturday (Picture: Getty Images) 2 MIN READ. She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. I loved playing that. He was wounded on D Day and became a flying observer for the rest of the war. The news was announced via a Twitter post written by her family in the early hours of Tuesday (December 6). She ended up staying with the series from 1966 toits end in1969. She began working as a model when she was 7, then attended Lowell High School and San Francisco State. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. We will miss you. Jackson DeForest Kelley was born on January 20, 1920 in Toccoa, Georgia, to Clora (Casey) and Ernest David Kelley.He graduated from high school at age 16 and went on to sing at the Baptist church where his father was a minister. 2 min read. Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by Star Trek fans for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, the communications officer on the starship U.S.S. 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