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Ashes and DNA from the iconic actress - who passed away aged 89 of natural causes last month - will be flown into space according to space and astronomy news site Universe Today.
Todd Thompson of Southwest Orlando and the actress who played Lt. Nyota Uhura on the “Star Trek” TV series worked together on a feature documentary about the star and the remaking of NASA.
Nichols remained a supporter of the space programme for decades. In 1991, Nichols became the first African American woman to have her handprints immortalised at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed Uhura on "Star Trek" in a groundbreaking role for Black actresses, has died in Silver City, N.M. She was 89. Gilbert Bell, Nichols' talent manager and business partner of 15 years, confirmed the news Sunday. Nichols son, Kyle Johnson, posted in a statement on her Facebook page : "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years. 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 i...
Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed Uhura on "Star Trek" in a groundbreaking role for Black actresses, has died in Silver City, N.M. She was 89. Gilbert Bell, Nichols' talent manager and business partner of 15 years, confirmed the news Sunday. Nichols son, Kyle Johnson, posted in a statement on her Facebook page : "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years. 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 i...