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Nichelle Nichols

(1932-2022)
American actress
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Nichelle Nichols ( born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) was an American actress, singer and dancer best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, and its film sequels. Nichols' portrayal of Uhura was ground-breaking for African American actresses on American television. From 1977 until 2015, Nichols volunteered her time to promote NASA's programs, and to recruit diverse astronauts, including women and ethnic minorities.

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Born Grace Dell Nichols
28 December 1932
Robbins, Illinois, USA
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30 July 2022 (aged 89)
Silver City, New Mexico, USA
Zodiac Capricorn
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    Kyle info 1st child with Foster Johnson b. 14 Aug 1951 · Age: 74 · 1951- · Celebrity Baby
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