Notable Deaths of 2022 Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson talks to head coach Hank Stram on the sidelines during a game in 1971. Years later I got a letter from Gene Roddenberry to forfeit my residuals and to donate them to his charity. Rodenberry responded: "Thank god for Martin Luther King, somebody knows where I am coming from.". Tracy Wright is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. She had multiple Star Trek-related roles, though she is mostly remembered for her roles as Nurse Christine Chapel in "Star Trek: The Original Series" (1966-1969) and as 23 February 1932 - 18 December 2008 (age 76)Character(s): Number One (Pilot 1964/1986 T.O.S 2 episodes 1966), Christine Chapel (T.O.S 36 episodes 1966 - 1969), T.A.S 21 episodes 1973 -1974, Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986, Lwaxana Troi (T.N.G 6 episodes 1987 - 1993, D.S.9 3 episodes 1993 -1996) & Computer Voice (1966 - 2009). By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I cant tell you how many people have told me shes the reason they became an astronaut, a scientist, a writer, a linguist, an engineer it goes on and on. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Best known as Scotty in Star Trek he was educated at High School in Sarnia, Ontario, where he acted in school productions. In 1977, Nichols partnered with NASA to recruit minority and female personnel for the space agency's shuttle program. 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 added: Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.. And so the kiss stayed.. Look's Who's Talking actress Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 following a 'private battle' with cancer. She had a career on Broadway as well, appearing in Ladybug, Ladybug,The Irregular Verb to LoveandHot September, in addition to other productions. Bibi Besch was born in Vienna, Austria, to race car driver Gotfrid Kchert and actress Gusti Huber. 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, Shatner said on Twitter. Bill, William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 31, 2022. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.. King Jrs daughter Bernice King reflected on the importance of representation on television in her tribute, saying: Representation matters. Itwas one of several smaller film and television roles before she landed the Star Trek gig. Nichols visited former President Barack Obama in 2012,and the two posed for a photo in the Oval Office while they both made the Vulcan hand signal. News Jul 31, 2022 12:08pm PT Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in Star Trek, Dies at 89 By Carmel Dagan Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed In his teens, he acted in productions of the North Shore Children's 25 November 1926 - 27 May 1969 (age 42)Character(s): Christopher Pike (Pilot 1964/1986, T.O.S 2 episodes 1966). #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. 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. Christopher Pike and Nimoy as Mr. Spock in The Cage for Gene Roddenberrys Star Trek. Nichols had beenhired by the space agency in the 1970s toaidin recruiting and is credited with helping draw the first US woman astronaut Sally Ride and the first black woman astronaut Mae Jemisonto the program. For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend., A message on Star Treks official Twitter account read: Were deeply saddened to report the passing of Nichelle Nichols a trailblazer, an inspiration, and so much more. James T. Kirk, mourned the loss of his co-star on Sunday. She was considered a trailblazer for Black actors and shared one of TV's first prime-time interracial kisses. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Girls! "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols died on Sunday, according to a post shared by her son Kyle on her official Facebook page. 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. She also voiced the character in Star Trek: The Animated Series., Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away, Nichols son, Kyle Johnson, wrote in a statement on the actress official Facebook page. 2 min read. His parents met at the University of Arkansas, and when he was almost four his family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was wounded on D Day and became a flying observer for the rest of the war. Hastings also shared that the duos biggest squabble was that she always wanted to rehearse and I wanted to take a nap. Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols, best known as Star Trek 's communications officer Lieutenant Uhura, died Saturday night in Silver City, New Mexico. She also co-starred opposite Christopher Jones, Yvette Mimieux and Judy Pace in the 1968 comedy Three In the Attic, which became the top grosser that year on American International Pictures slate. John Hoyt was born on October 5, 1905 in Bronxville, New York, USA. 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. All rights reserved. By Kalhan Rosenblatt Nichelle Nichols, the groundbreaking actor who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series, has died. You led the way and opened the door for the rest of us who followed in your wake. Kate Mulgrew, who portrayed Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager, praised Nichols for pathing the way for female actresses. As a singer, she had a minor hit with her single Soupy, which was produced by Bob Crewe, who was the one who convinced her to change her name. 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). ", British actress Adjoa Andoh wrote: "We stand on shoulders of groundbreaking greats. In May 1970, Thrett was involved in a road accident while a passenger on Gram Parsons motorcycle. 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. 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. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Her kindness and bravery lit the path for many. Outside of Star Trek, some of Nichols other credits include sci-fi series Heroes, in which she starred as the grandmother of Monica Dawson (Dana Davis), Are We There Yet?, Snow Dogs and This Bitter Earth. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Hers wasa life well lived and as such a model for us all. She famously played communications officer LieutenantNyota Uhura. For the first time on television, we are being seen as we should be seen every day, as intelligent beautiful, people who can sing, dance and go into space, be lawyers, teachers, and yet you don't see it on television until now. 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". When aged 16, as Femina Miss India, she entered Miss Universe 1965, dressed in off-the-rack clothes she bought at the last minute. In 2015, she suffered a stroke. She was 89 years old. May she Rest In Peace.. Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. The actress, who portrayed the capable and commanding Enterprise crew member Nyota Uhura, died Saturday night at the age of 89. "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.". Legal Statement. In January 1967, Nichols was featured on the cover of Ebony magazine, which published two feature articles on her within five years. Nichols' son, Kyle Johnson, announced Nichols' death Sunday in a Facebook post. Nichelle Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89. Nichelle Nichols, a pioneering actress, died July 30, according to a Sunday Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. xo pic.twitter.com/qhZ5tujAXs, Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) July 31, 2022, Thank you for giving so many of us a place in the universe. and starred alongside Jeffrey Hunter in The Cage, the rejected first pilot made for Star Trek, has died. A product of NYC's famed Music and Arts High School, Peters initially fielded more odd jobs than acting jobs as he worked his way up from Harlem 2 July 1927 23 August 2005 (age 78)Character(s): Admiral Cartwright Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991), Joseph Sisko D.S.9 " 6 episodes 1996 - 1998) & The Preacher (D.S.9: 1 episode 1998). 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. Raised in peripatetic fashion by her mother, she survived a (6 February 1958 3 March 2004; age 46)Character(s): Ishka (D.S.9 4 episodes 1997 - 1999) & Holographic Guest (D.S.9 1 episode 1999). Born Grace Nichols in Robbins, Ill. on Dec. 28, 1932, Nichols began her show business career at age 16 singing with Duke Ellington in a ballet she created for one of his compositions. (Later she would display her singing talents on occasion on Star Trek.), While working in Chicago, Nichols was twice nominated for that citys theatrical Sarah Siddons Award for best actress. The actress wrote: Nichelle Nichols was The First. Thank you, Nichelle. Nichols played Lt. Uhura on the original series, voiced her on Star Trek: The Animated Series and played Uhura in the first six Star Trek films. 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. 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. '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. The ceremony also included other members of the original Star Trek cast. She was 89. 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. Nichelle Nichols died on July 31, 2022 at the age of 89. A year earlier on Movin With Nancy, Sammy Davis Jr. kissed Nancy Sinatra on the cheek in what appeared to be a spontaneous gesture but was in fact carefully planned. She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. She was 89. Sending my love and condolences to her family.". 10:11 AM. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. Grace debuted on Broadway in "Top Banana", 1 April 1930 - 1 May 2015 (age 85)Character(s): Janice Rand (T.O.S 8 episodes 1966, Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991 & V.O.Y 1 episode 1996). and starred alongside Jeffrey Hunter in The Cage, the rejected first pilot made for Star Trek, has died. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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". 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). Nichelle Nichols, the actress revered by Star Trek fans for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, the communications officer on the starship U.S.S. pic.twitter.com/1zlTd4F9BD. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 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! In a statement posted on Facebook, Mr Johnson wrote: "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years. 0. Ben Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross on December 16, 1947, in London, England. "Star Trek" star Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89 on July 31, 2022. Nichols remained a supporter of the space program for decades. In the meantime, I had turned down the two comedies, pulled my name out of consideration, she said. Nichols was known for playing Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on all three seasons of the original show, which ran from 1966-1969. President Biden called Nichols a trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women.. #NichelleNichols pic.twitter.com/DONSz6IV2b, Kate Mulgrew (@TheKateMulgrew) July 31, 2022, J.J. Abrams, who helmed the 2009 Star Trek reboot and its 2013 follow-up Star Trek Into Darkness, called Nichols a remarkable woman in a remarkable role., A remarkable woman in a remarkable role. pic.twitter.com/KhUf4YM6pX, Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) July 31, 2022. I loved playing that. That man was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who said: "Yes, Miss Nichols, I am your greatest fan. Nichelle Nichols told us that we belonged in outer space. They took six women, they took three African-American men it was a very fulfilling accomplishment for me, she once said. Laurel Goodwin, who made her movie debut opposite Elvis Presley in Girls! 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Moreover, unlike most minority 25 November 1920 - 14 January 2009 (age 88)Character(s): Khan Noonien Singh (T.O.S 1 episode 1967 & Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982). 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. After she served as a babysitter for the children of photographer Kurt Gunther, he circulated her photos at Paramount, and the studio wound up signing her to a seven-year contract when she was 19. Soap opera star Kathryn Hays, known for her decades-long role as Kim Sullivan Hughes on As the World Turns in addition to a fan-favorite part in a Season 3 episode of Star Trek died at age 87 in Fairfield, Connecticut, on March 25, TV Line reported. She appeared in the Westerns Bonanza and Route 66, in addition to the spy series The Man from U.N.C.L.E and other shows. 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In Star Trek Memories, Shatner said NBC insisted that the actors lips never actually touch (though they appear to). By Tom Tapp December 24, 2022 2:41pm Maggie Thrett and Leonard Nemoy on 'Star Trek' Everett Collection Maggie Thrett, the actress and singer who most "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who starred as Lieutenant Uhura, died on Sunday at the age of 89. ", Nichols later said: "At that moment, the world tilted for me and I knew then that I was something else. "I regret Nichols was known for playing Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on all three seasons of the original show, which ran from 1966-1969. All rights reserved. But Uhura, whose name comes from a Swahili word meaning freedom, was essential beyond the interracial kiss: A capable officer who could man other stations on the bridge when the need arose, she was one of the first African American women to be featured in a non-menial role on television. 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 drawinspiration, he said. Tell us what you think about this feature. Lets go with the kiss. Both Hamm The actress, who was best known for her groundbreaking role in Star Trek, died on Saturday. The Uhura-Kirk kiss was likely the first televised white/African American lip-to-lip kiss. Kellie Waymire was born on July 27, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Nichols appeared on the original Star Trek for three years between 1966 and 1969. By Kofi Outlaw - February 28, 2023 01:24 pm EST. 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". We want to hear from 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. 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. 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. The news was announced via a Twitter post written by her family in the early hours of Tuesday (December 6). The following year she appeared in the films Tru Loved and The Torturer.. called Nichols "a remarkable woman in a remarkable role.". After working in the 1964 feature Westerns Stage to Thunder Rock and Law of the Lawless and The Glory Guys, Goodwin was cast as Yeoman J.M. We've received your submission. Grace Lee Whitney was a versatile actress and vocalist born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. 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, Takei wrote. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Laurel Goodwin Dies: Elvis Presley Co-Star, Last Surviving Cast Member Of Star Trek Pilot, Was 79 By Greg Evans March 7, 2022 2:46pm Laurel Goodwin, Elvis Presley 'Girls! He said, 'You cannot do that,'" Nichols recalled. Her break came with an appearance in Oscar Browns high-profile but ill-fated 1961 musical Kicks and Co., in which she played campus queen Hazel Sharpe, whos tempted by the devil and Orgy Magazine to become Orgy Maiden of the Month. The play closed after its brief Chicago tryout, but Nichols attracted the attention of Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who booked her at his Chicago Playboy Club. NASA Astronaut Group 8, selected in 1978, included the first women and ethnic minorities to be recruited, including three who were Black. Born of African and West Indian ancestry on July 2, 1927 in New York City, Brock Peters set his sights on a show business career early on, at age ten. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Later, she sang with his band. She began her acting career in Australia before moving to New York in 1918. Aron Eisenberg was born on January 6, 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA. She was a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace, and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again. Laurel Goodwin was an actress known for co-starring with Elvis Presley (19351977) in Girls! Jane was raised from the age of three months in New York City and attended the fashionable Chapin School and later 12 August 1910 20 October 2006 (age 96)Character(s): Amanda Grayson (T.O.S 1 episode 1967, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986 & Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1989). Flowers were placed this week on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for actress Kirstie Alley, best known for her role as Rebecca Howe on the NBC sitcom Cheers, who died at age 71 after a short bout with colon cancer. Ren was born into an already artistic family, which included his grandfather, a well-known Swiss (1 June 1940 8 December 2019; age 79) Character(s): Odo (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine). She earned accolades for breaking stereotypes for black actresses, with the Rev. Girls! She was amazed seeing how her career had enduredand making new fans that werent even alive when she did it [Star Trek].. The dancer/DJ had become executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction, Michael B. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released, Kristin Cavallari jokes shes 'heartless' for breaking up with guys over text: 'I know thats horrible', Gisele Bndchen shares tips for when 'life gets challenging': 'Remember that the sun rises everyday', Amy Grant says she leaned on her faith after horrific bike accident: Its helped me not be afraid, Bette Midler confesses to plastic surgery: Time smooths 'everything out'. Some of the people involved in productionfeared what the reaction from Southern television stations would be and wanted to film another take where the two kissed off-screen. 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. (Albert L. Ortega), William Shatner, who starred as Captain James T. Kirk, wrote, "I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Nichelle. As opposed to the more socially dramatic roles Hays was used to playing, in 2010 she recalled the interstellar appearance as one of the most unique experiences of her career. Nichelle, you will be deeply missed. When negotiations with Hunter broke down, it was decided that Goodwin was no longer needed. 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. 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. 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