Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series, died Saturday night in Silver City, N.M. She was 89 years old.

Nichelle Nichols, Lieutenant Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89. ... She danced with Sammy Davis Jr. in Porgy and Bess (1959), was a dice player in James Garner’s Mister Buddwing ...

Nichelle Nichols blamed William Shatner for groundbreaking Star Trek role being reduced ... when Nancy Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. gave each other a peck on the lips during a NBC special, ...

In 1959, Nichols had a small role in the Samuel Goldwyn production of "Porgy and Bess," which brought her together with some of the most successful Black stars of the day, including Sammy Davis Jr ...

Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series, has died. She was 89.

Nichelle Nichols, the beloved Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ is living with dementia and struggling financially. Three parties fight to control her fate. Aug. 15, 2021 ...