Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura on the original Trek series, has died at the age of 89.
Nichelle Nichols famously almost left Star Trek early on but was stopped by a famous figure that some may not know was a fan.
Many Star Trek fans will remember Nichelle Nichols as an actress who was very supportive of the franchise as well as the modern direction in which it’s heading.
Nichols’ work will no doubt resonate with many for a long time, and she’ll be a shining face that’s deeply missed by the Star Trek fandom.