Nichelle Nicholsthe interpreter of Uhura in Star Trek he died at the age of 89.
Nichols’ death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, a business partner and manager for 15 years.
Nichols shared the first interracial kiss in Star Trek TV history. The kiss was shared with William Shatner, co-star of the series and historical interpreter of Captain Kirk. Star Trek was created by Gene Roddenberry and aired on NBC and for a 60s series achieved great success involving people of different ethnicities.
Born actress Grace Nichols in Robbins, she had a career in show business from a young age, debuting at 16 as a singer with Duke Ellington in a ballet she created and then continuing with her band before joining on TV.
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