Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known as Star Trek 's communications officer Lieutenant Uhura, died Saturday night in Silver City, New Mexico. Nichols role in Star Trek: The Original Series was pioneering as she appeared in a major authoratative role at a time when many African-American actors were being cast as servants. She wanted to leave because she had been offered a role in a show that was heading to Broadway,saying in an interview that her "life was theatre". 1/2, Alex Kurtzman (@Alex_Kurtzman) July 31, 2022, My favorite photo of Dad and Nichelle Nichols on set. Its great, its gonna be wonderful,' she recalled in a 2016 interview for StarTrek.com. Girls! Nichols starred as the communications chief Uhura in the original "Star Trek" series. Maggie Thrett, the actress and singer who most memorably played Ruth in the Mudds Women episode of the original Star Trek, died December 18, her family announced. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Nichelle, you will be deeply missed. actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89. The first came for Kicks and Co., while the second was for her performance in Jean Genets The Blacks., She had small roles in the films Made in Paris, Mr. I had to fight for it through the Screen Actors Guild. 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 inspiration. We've received your submission. Following her Star Trek disappointment, Goodwin appeared on episodes of Get Smart, The Beverly Hillbillies and Mannix before retiring from acting in 1971 and going into nursing. His parents were Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. Footage from The Cage, meanwhile, was incorporated into the 1966 two-part Star Trek episode The Menagerie before the entire pilot was seen for the first time on VHS in 1986. Legal Statement. We've received your submission. Fox News 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Actor Jansen Panettiere, a child star of the 2000s and brother of actress Hayden Panettiere, died Feb. 19, according to reports from Deadline, CNN and ABC News. Their secret is that they are made both beautiful and irresistible by taking a so-called Venus drug given to them by one of the series most memorable rascals, Harry Mudd (Roger Carmel). Goodwin also portrayed the elder daughter of Jackie Gleason and Glynis Johns characters in Papas Delicate Condition (1963) and appeared in The Glory Guys (1965), written by Sam Peckinpah. The women are en route to a mining colony where they are to become wives for the wealthy but lonely men who mine precious dilithium crystals. Itwas one of several smaller film and television roles before she landed the Star Trek gig. The pilot, finished in early 1965, didnt sell, but the producers held on to her, Hunter and Nimoy with the goal of trying again. The film and Thrett made a brief appearance in Quentin TarantinosOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, as a TV ad for the movie plays on TV in the background during one scene. She had a career on Broadway as well, appearing in Ladybug, Ladybug,The Irregular Verb to LoveandHot September, in addition to other productions. 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His character was depicted as a son of the Starfleet 3 September 1959 17 March 1989 (age 29) Character(s): David Marcus (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984) & T'Jon (T.N.G 1 episode 1988). [1/2] Actor Nichelle Nichols, who played the character Uhura in the original "Star Trek" TV She died of natural causes on Saturday night, her son Kyle Johnson said. ", Dr. King continued: "Gene Rodenberry opened a door for the world to see us. 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When Roddenberrys health was failing decades later, Nichols co-wrote a song for him, entitled Gene, that she sang at his funeral. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars. Nichols' son, Kyle Johnson, announced Nichols' death Sunday in a Facebook post. and starred alongside Jeffrey Hunter in The Cage, the rejected first pilot made for Star Trek, has died. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Jeffrey Hunter was born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. on November 25, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana, an only child. The Star Trek TV series broke down stereotypes in the 1960s by casting black and minority actors in high-profile roles. Ed Sheeran's touring partner Ben Kweller's son, 16, dies in car accident, Madonna's brother Anthony Ciccone dies aged 66, Real Housewives of Orange County star Slade Smiley's son dies aged 22 from brain cancer. As noted by the Post, she was considered a trailblazer for Black actors, particularly for portraying a Black woman in a position of authority. Nichols name was at times invoked at rallies in support of freeing Britney Spears from her conservatorship. For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend. 2023 BBC. Speaking of pay, Thrett told Lisanti she had to fight for her pay from the show. Hastings also shared that the duos biggest squabble was that she always wanted to rehearse and I wanted to take a nap. Kyle added in the post: "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all. "She was a beautiful woman and played an admirable character that did so much for redefining social issues both here in the US and throughout the world," he wrote on Twitter. He was an actor, known for Family Matters (1989), Enough Said (2013) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). A fascinating aura of mystery seemed to surround the characters portrayed by blue-eyed blonde actress Susan Oliver, whose trademark high cheekbones, rosebud lips and heart-shaped face kept audiences intrigued for nearly three decades. 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 inspiration.". And so the kiss stayed.. She was 89 years old. When negotiations with Hunter broke down, it was decided that Goodwin was no longer needed. Her breakout role came in the 1966 pre-Civil War-era Western The Road West, in which she played Elizabeth Reynolds for all 29 episodes of the shows running. Bibi Besch was born in Vienna, Austria, to race car driver Gotfrid Kchert and actress Gusti Huber. She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Fox News' Larry Fink contributed to this report. The dancer/DJ had become executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Nichelle Nichols told us that we belonged in outer space. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. He was born in 1939 in Dallas, Texas, where he lived in his early years before moving with his family to Los 22 May 1939 7 March 2004 (age 64)Character(s): Clark Terrell (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982) & Dathon (T.N.G 1 episode 1991). The world was not the same. Actor Adam Nimoy, whoselatefather Leonard portrayed Spockin the series,tweeted,The importance of Nichelles legacy cannot be over-emphasized. James T. Kirk, shared an interracial onscreen kiss,which was unheard of at the time. Barry Jenner was born on January 14, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Martin Luther King Jr.in 1967to stick with the seriesafter shetold him she haddecided not to return for the shows second season. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars. "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. She was much loved and will be missed. Rest well, ancestor.. Nichols broke barriers in her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the series, becoming one of the first black actresses in the US to play a figure in authority. pic.twitter.com/pmQaKDb5zw, J.J. Abrams, who was behind the 2009 Star Trek reboot and its 2013 follow-up Star Trek Into Darkness, called Nichols "a remarkable woman in a remarkable role. She began working as a model when she was 7, then attended Lowell High School and San Francisco State. Nichols died of heart failure Saturday night at a hospital in Silver City, N.M., a friend of the family handling media inquiries for Nichols son confirmed Sunday to the Los Angeles Times. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. I was invited once but it didnt work out.. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Her services will be for family members and the closest of her friends and we request that her and our privacy be respected.. 27 July 1967 13 November 2003 (age 36)Character(s): Lanya (V.O.Y 1 episode 2000) & Elizabeth Cutler E.N.T 3 episodes 2001 - 2002). Khambatta became a model for companies such as Revlon. Nichelle Nichols was The First. Thanks for contacting us. His 11 March 1989 - 19 June 2016 (age 27)Character(s): Pavel Chekov (Star Trek 2009, Star Trek Into Darkness 2013 & Star Trek Beyond 2016). From left: Majel Barrett, Meg Wyllie, Laurel Goodwin and Jeffrey Hunter in the first 'Star Trek' pilot, "The Cage. ", Nichols later said: "At that moment, the world tilted for me and I knew then that I was something else. Aron Eisenberg was born on January 6, 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA. Market data provided by Factset. She left a fine legacy of work in theater, motion pictures and 13 February 1932 - 10 May 1990 (aged 58)Character(s): Vina (Pilot 1964/1986, T.O.S 2 episodes 1966). Christopher Pike and Nimoy as Mr. Spock in The Cage for Gene Roddenberrys Star Trek. She was 79. May she Rest In Peace. At the end of the recruitment, NASA had so many highly qualified people. Her co-star, George Takei, tweeted a picture with his legendary friend from one of the many fan-centered, comic circuits they attended together through the years. William Shatner, who played Capt. Colt opposite Hunter as Capt. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, "We lived long and prospered together," Takei wrote. Her services will be for family members and the closest of her friends and we request that her and our privacy be respected. Ren Murat Auberjonois was born on June 1, 1940 in New York City, to Princess Laure Louise Napolone Eugnie Caroline (Murat), who was born in Paris, and Fernand Auberjonois, who was Swiss-born. However, she has reprised the role in several Star Trek movies, including 2020s Star Trek First Frontier. Why should I have to?". In the early 70s, the actress made a few guest appearances on TV and appeared in the 1974 Blaxploitation film Truck Turner starring Isaac Hayes. 'Star Trek' actress and trailblazing icon Nichelle Nichols dies at 89 Callie Ahlgrim Jul 31, 2022, 12:52 PM Nichelle Nichols attends the 2016 Heroes Of Hollywood Awards Luncheon. More recently, she appeared on the television series Heroes.. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars, the US space agency said. Marina Sirtis, who portrayed Counsellor Deanna Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation and its four feature film adaptations, wrote that Nichols "opened the door for the rest of us who followed in your wake". Alex Kurtzman, who serves as lead executive producer on the ongoing Star Trek shows for Paramount+, called Nichols a singular inspiration and recounted the innumerable people hes encountered that have cited the actress as an inspiration to pursue careers in science, writing, education and entertainment. Illinois native Hays, who played the iconic character for 38 years, also touched the hearts of sci-fi lovers worldwide during a guest appearance on Star Trek in 1968. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She appeared in a supporting role in a 1983 TV adaptation of Antony and Cleopatra that also featured her Star Trek co-star Walter Koenig. Nichols son Kyle Johnson announced the news on Sunday in a statement, which said: Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89. Hays began her career with TV roles in the early 1960s. The Uhura-Kirk kiss was likely the first televised white/African American lip-to-lip kiss. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. From 1997 to 2000, she starred in the sitcom Veronica's Closet, earning additional Emmy and Golden Globe (January 12, 1951 December 5, 2022; aged 71)Character(s): Saavik (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). CBS via Getty Images Actress Nichelle Nichols, whose trailblazing portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura on TVs original #NichelleNichols pic.twitter.com/TycRdKOOfH, Tawny My Name is Tawny Newsome (@TrondyNewman) July 31, 2022, We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who starred as Lieutenant Uhura, died on Sunday at the age of 89. THE LAST OF US and STAR TREK Actress, Dies at 45. xo pic.twitter.com/qhZ5tujAXs, Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) July 31, 2022, Thank you for giving so many of us a place in the universe. Read about our approach to external linking. The ceremony also included other members of the original Star Trek cast. By Robert Balkovich / June 22, 2021 3:46 pm EST. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. William Shatner came aboard as Capt. She claimed the role of Kim until the daytime staple went off the air in 2010 following a 54-year run on air. The announcement of her death was made on Monday on social media by Goodwin co-produced the Burt Reynolds-Loni Anderson film Stroker Ace (1983) alongside her husband, Walter Wood, who had acquired the rights to the book on which the movie was based. Born in Campgaw, New Jersey, Jane Waddington Wyatt came from a New York family of social distinction (her father was a Wall Street investment banker and her mother was a drama critic). She was a beautiful woman & played an admirable character that did so much for redefining social issues both here in the US & throughout the world. ", "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 inspiration," he continued. She was much loved and will be missed," said TV director Adam Nimoy - the son of Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy. Nichols death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years. She was 89. 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You can listen to it below. #RIPNichelle #Uhura pic.twitter.com/nFXHif8HEC, Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) July 31, 2022, Star Trek: Voyager star Kate Mulgrew called Nichols a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again.. She was a beautiful woman and played an admirable character that did so much for redefining social issues both here in the US and throughout the world, Shatner wrote. The heavens have gained an Uhura today. She was a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace, and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again. Ive got to do Star Trek. Celebrity Deaths in 2022 Stephen tWITCH Boss Sept. 29, 1982-Dec. 13, 2022 Stephen tWITCH Boss was a regular on The Ellen DeGeneres Show talk show and a runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance shocked and saddened fans when he died of suicide. James T. Kirk to star later in 1965 in the second pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before, and NBC picked up the Desilu series. Thank you. All rights reserved. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. ', The True Story Behind 'Cocaine Bear': A 175-Pound Beast, a Dead Drug Smuggler in Gucci Loafers and More, Michael B. Jordan Meets Reporter at 'Creed III' Premiere Who 'Teased Him all the Time' in High School: 'I Was the Corny Kid, Right? He began acting at a very young age and participated in grammar school (16 December 1947 18 August 2020; age 72)Character(s): Ambassador Sarek (Star Trek 09'). She had no idea what the show actually was. (2022) Paramount+. She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. Girls! and playing Yeoman Colt in the rejected Star Trek She kept a lot of that to herself, only opening up about her own experiences when she was much older and finally able to enjoy some of the perks that came with being on Star Trek.. She even changed her mind about conventions, according to signing convention agent Scott Ray. By Stephen Iervolino via August 1, 2022, 8:57 AM 3:36 VIDEO: Groundbreaking 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols dies at Shes the one who really opened my eyes to what Star Trek is and can be. Both the Star Trek and Movin With Nancy moments drew some negative reactions, though Nichols recalled that the fan mail was overwhelmingly positive and supportive. Brainstorm was unfairly swept under the rug due to Natalie Woods death. She made room for so many of us. They pay me to and they resell at these Star Trek conventions. He died on August 9, 2016 in Los Angeles, California, 14 January 1941 - 9 August 2016 (age 75)Character(s): Admiral William Ross (D.S.9 13 episodes 1997 - 1999). Despite her success, however, Nichols had initially considered leaving the show. That weekend, she went to a fundraiser in Los Angeles where she was introduced to someone who was described by the event organiser as "her biggest fan, he's desperate to meet you". She also shared one of TV's first prime-time interracial kisses with her costar William Shatner, further cementing Nichols as a historic figure in Hollywood. All Rights Reserved. They had a 43-year relationship that ended with his death in 2010. Nichols portrayed Uhura across the original series and the first six Trek films. And a truly lovely person. But Nichols managers and friend Angelique Fawcett objected and fought for more access to the aging actress and Johnsons financial records. Beginning as a "girl singer" on Detroit's WJR radio, she soon opened in nightclubs for Billie Holiday and Buddy Rich, and toured with the Spike Jones and Fred Waring Bands. He died on September 15, 1991 in Santa Cruz, 5 October 1905 15 September 1991 (age 85)Character(s): Philip Boyce (Pilot 1964/1986, T.O.S 2 episodes 1966). She studied in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Send story tips to tracy.wright@fox.com. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. ", Nichols explained: "I could say nothing, I just stood there realising that everything he said was the truth. If you leave, that door can be closed because your role is not a black role and it's not a female role, he can fill it with anyone, including an alien! Nichelle Nichols (left, as Uhura), Canadian actor William Shatner (as Captain James T. Kirk) holds a plate on the bridge of the USS Enterprise in a scene from 'The Man Trap,' the premiere episode of 'Star Trek,' which aired on Sept. 8, 1966. At least it was not bad so I am not embarrassed by it. We will be forever grateful. 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For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend. But she went back to Rodenberry the following week and told him what happened and said she would stay. We are limitless. obtaining the rank of Captain. You are passed regular overtime and are into triple overtime. There had been a couple of interracial kisses on American television before. Thrett, who was born Diane Pine in 1946, appeared on a number of big-name series of the period, including The Wild, Wild West, I Dream of Jeannie and McCloud. The community of Riverside, Iowa, has a monument to the fictional local boy-turned-hero James Kirk, and that's what inspired some fans in Bloomington to do the same. (2022) Paramount+. Nicholls was cast in the series as Lt Uhura, who was portrayed as a competent and level-headed communications officer - shattering stereotypes. They dont like when you do that and hurts your chances to be on the show again. She began her career as a singer and dancer in Chicago before heading to New York,where she worked for a time with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton bands. He was the son of Catherine (O'Donovan), a cleaning woman, from Keelraheen, Dunmanway, Ireland, and Harry Cross, an English doorman and nurse. Starting in 1979,she appeared in the first of sixof the seriesmovie spinoffs along with other original cast members. Forget shaking the table, she built it! The episode ended up resulting in the most fan mail that Paramount had ever gotten on Star Trek for one episode, she said in a 2010 interview. She famously played communications officer LieutenantNyota Uhura. ", British actress Adjoa Andoh wrote: "We stand on shoulders of groundbreaking greats. She is survived by her son, Kyle Johnson. (6 January 1969 21 September 2019; age 50)Character(s): Nog, (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine). "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years," he wrote. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Fans of the groundbreaking sci-fi franchise "Star Trek" have already been in mourning following the The importance of Nichelle's legacy cannot be over-emphasized. Actress Nichelle Nichols, whose trailblazing portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura onTVsoriginal Star Trek seriesbroke racial barriers, has died. Meanwhile, Goodwin had a choice: she had offers to make pilots for two network comedies. He was previously married to Suzanne Hunt and Susan Harney. I remember we hit Golden Overtime that day [of filming]. Anton Yelchin was an American actor, known for playing Bobby in Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Chekov in the Star Trek (2009) reboot, Charlie Brewster in the Fright Night (2011) remake, and Jacob in Like Crazy (2011).He was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, USSR, to a Jewish family. Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89. "Star Trek" star Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89 on July 31, 2022. Nasatweetedthat Nichols symbolized to so many what was possible. She was a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace, and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again. Web(28 December 1932 30 July 2022; age 89) Character(s): Nyota Uhura (Star Trek 66-69, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. My favorite photo of Dad and Nichelle Nichols on set. He shared a photo of them together and wrote: I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89. Nichols remained a supporter of the space program for decades. Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. Nichelle Nichols, one of the original cast members of "Star Trek," has died at 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. They took six women, they took three African-American men it was a very fulfilling accomplishment for me, she once said. "Star Trek" star Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89 on July 31, 2022. Martin Luther King Jr. personally encouraging her to stay with the TV series when she expressed doubts about continuing working on the program. (Getty Images), STAR TREK' ACTRESS NICHELLE NICHOLS WAS TRYING TO PROTECT HERSELF BEFORE SHOCKING AUDIO, PAL CLAIMS. This talented actress was born Anne Marie Wersching and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. There she established herself as one of the greatest theatrical actresses and was a major star on Broadway 10 February 1897 3 January 1992 (age 94)Character(s): T'Lar (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984), Actress | July 31, 2022. May she Rest In Peace.. She was the reminder that not only can we reach the stars, but our influence is essential to their survival. But Nichols, in her book Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories,saidshe and Shatnerwould thendeliberately mess up their lines to force the original scene to be used. When aged 16, as Femina Miss India, she entered Miss Universe 1965, dressed in off-the-rack clothes she bought at the last minute. I got my money and no surprise was never invited back. Nervous about audience reaction, the network insisted that alternate takes be shot with and without a kiss, but Nichols and Shatner deliberately flubbed every one of the latter so NBC would be forced to air what appeared to be a kiss (whether their lips actually touched or not). Both Hamm saying in an interview that her "life was theatre". Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Hays also guest appeared on more than 40 shows during her life, the most recent being a 2007 episode of Law & Order: SVU, according to TV Line. She was 79. Lum, and Meg 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Private company targets May launch for spaceship carrying Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols ashes, How a 1967 Star Trek episode inspired Dean Devlins Syfy series The Ark, We found tickets for all of William Shatners 11 Star Trek shows, Nicolas Cage reveals hes no Star Wars fan: Im a Trekkie, man. I am shocked that years later I am best known for doing this episode, she told author Tom Lisanti in 2017. Nichols faced health issuesin the past few years. The actress turn as Lieutenant Uhura also led to one of the first on-screen interracial kisses between a white actor William Shatner playing Captain Kirk and a Black actress. I got in during the very last remnants of the old studio system, which believe me, lasted about six to eight months, she said in Tom Lisantis 2003 book, Drive-in Dream Girls: A Galaxy of B-Movie Starlets of the Sixties. 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