Zoe Saldaña avoided Star Trek’s original series to craft a unique Uhura, earning Nichelle Nichols’ approval and redefining ...

With the upcoming Star Trek 4, and the main cast of Star Trek: Beyond returning, I would love to see Zoe Saldana’s Lt. Uhura’s role elevated, showcasing all of Uhura’s talents and abilities.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental in ensuring that Nichelle Nichols as Lieutenant Uhura stayed on Star Trek: The Original Series.

Credit: Mike Marsland / WireImage Trailblazing actor Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series, died on Saturday due to heart failure.

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The iconic actress was known for her groundbreaking performance as Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek.’ Nichols died last month at 89. Nichelle Nichols has died. She was 89. The iconic actress was known ...

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89, son says Nichelle Nichols, who gained fame as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" television series, has died at ...