Kellie Waymire was born on July 27, 1967 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. She was much loved and will be missed," said TV director Adam Nimoy - the son of Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy. 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. Nichols starred as the communications chief Uhura in the original "Star Trek" series. I had to fight for it through the Screen Actors Guild. Nichelle Nichols has died at the age of 89, it has been confirmed. Jeffrey Hunter was born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. on November 25, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana, an only child. pic.twitter.com/1zlTd4F9BD. She also starred in each of the six "Star Trek" films from 1979 through 1991. She was 89. He was 28. Tracy Wright is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. The importance of Nichelle's legacy cannot be over-emphasized. 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. She famously played communications officer LieutenantNyota Uhura. 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. His 15 October 1924 22 November 1996 (age 72)Character(s): Romulan Commander (T.O.S 1 episode 1966), Sarek T.O.S " 1 episode 1967, T.A.S 1 episode 1973, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 1984, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1986, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991, T.N.G 2 episode's 1991) & Klingon Captain (Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979), Actress | 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). Laurel Goodwin was an actress known for co-starring with Elvis Presley (19351977) in Girls! She was a very busy supporting actress who had worked in television for over twenty years before being nominated for an Emmy Award as a supporting actress for Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992) and 1 February 1940 7 September 1996 (age 56)Character(s): Carol Marcus (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982), Actor | More recently, she appeared on the television series Heroes.. May she forever dwell among the stars. 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 partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars. Following the news of her death, Star Trek co-star George Takei wrote in a tweet: "My heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend.". Despite her success, however, Nichols had initially considered leaving the show. I remember we hit Golden Overtime that day [of filming]. Her biggest acting break was getting the role of 2 October 1948 18 August 1998 (age 49)Character(s): Ilia, Ilia probe (Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979). 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! #RIPNichelleNichols pic.twitter.com/k1aVw15w3d, ALIEN SUPERSTAR CRG (@celiargooding) July 31, 2022, Georgia politician and diehard Trek fan Stacey Abrams shared a photograph of her and Nichols, hailing the star as a champion, warrior and tremendous actor., One of my most treasured photos Godspeed to Nichelle Nichols, champion, warrior and tremendous actor. When negotiations with Hunter broke down, it was decided that Goodwin was no longer needed. It was so different from a regular show.. You can listen to it below. In May 1970, Thrett was involved in a road accident while a passenger on Gram Parsons motorcycle. Peter Duryea was born on July 14, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was much loved and will be missed. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Horror legend dead at 93: Ricou Browning was Creature From the Black Lagoon, Vanessa Bryant awarded $29M in suit over Kobe helicopter crash photos, Sizemores family deciding end-of-life matters after brain aneurysm, Hayden Panettieres brothers cause of death revealed. They didnt want to pay, said Thrett. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. ', 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? Kate Mulgrew, who portrayed Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager, praised Nichols for pathing the way for female actresses. Actor Jon Hamm (51) is reportedly engaged to his longtime girlfriend, actress Anna Osceola (34). But she went back to Rodenberry the following week and told him what happened and said she would stay. Nichols had additional health related issues in recent years, and suffered a minor stroke in 2015. When Roddenberrys health was failing decades later, Nichols co-wrote a song for him, entitled Gene, that she sang at his funeral. 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. Girls! "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who starred as Lieutenant Uhura, died on Sunday at the age of 89. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. 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. Ajudge consistently sided with Johnson. Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to fly aboard the Space Shuttle, cited Star Trek as an influence in her decision to join the space agency. 0. 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. Meanwhile, Goodwin had a choice: she had offers to make pilots for two network comedies. He was an actor, known for Star Trek (1966), The Bounty Killer (1965) and Catalina Caper (1967). 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. "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. 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). William Shatner, who played Capt. The heavens have gained an Uhura today. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. ", US President Joe Biden paid tribute, saying: "In Nichelle Nichols, our nation has lost a trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women.". 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). 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. Excellence in representation matters even more. Nichelle Nichols died on July 31, 2022 at the age of 89. Girls! "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. (1962), Goodwin played the wholesome rich girl Laurel Dodge, who battles with a singer (Stella Stevens) for the affections of Elvis tuna fisherman and helps him get the boat he always wanted. Nasa paid tribute to the iconic actress and said: We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. 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Nichols said she never looked back and had never regretted her decision. Girls! They dont like when you do that and hurts your chances to be on the show again. 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. 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. #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. 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. ", Nichols explained: "I could say nothing, I just stood there realising that everything he said was the truth. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. But she wasconvinced otherwise by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who described her character as the "first non-stereotypical role portrayed by a black woman in television history". The pilot, finished in early 1965, didnt sell, but the producers held on to her, Hunter and Nimoy with the goal of trying again. She appeared in the television film Yuma in 1971. 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. Market data provided by Factset. 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. When I told him I was going to miss my co-stars and I was leaving the show, he became very serious and said, You cannot do that, she said to the Tulsa World in a 2008 interview. She ended up staying with the series from 1966 toits end in1969. She starred with Maxwell Caulfield and Talia Balsam in the 1986 horror sci-fi feature The Supernaturals., Later, Nichols began to do voice work, lending her talent to the animated series Gargoyles and Spider-Man. She also voiced herself on Futurama., The actress played the mother of Cuba Gooding Jr.s lead character in 2002s Snow Dogs and Miss Mable in the 2005 Ice Cube comedy Are We There Yet?, In 2007, Nichols recurred on the second season of the NBC drama Heroes as Nana Dawson, matriarch of a New Orleans family devastated by Hurricane Katrina who cares for her orphaned grandchildren and great-nephew, Micah Sanders (series regular Noah Gray-Cabey). You led the way and opened the door for the rest of us who followed in your wake. I was invited once but it didnt work out.. 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). And a truly lovely person. Fox News Digital has contacted her representatives for comment and can confirm memorial flowers will be placed on her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Monday, August 1, at 1 p.m., which was dedicated to Nichols on Jan. 9, 1992. "Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.". Aron Eisenberg was born on January 6, 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA. Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition. 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). His parents were Ukrainian Jewish immigrants. Star Trek is it. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Hastings also shared that the duos biggest squabble was that she always wanted to rehearse and I wanted to take a nap. Sending my love and condolences to her family. NASA later employed Nichols in an effort to encourage women and African Americans to become astronauts. Nichols death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years. Leonard Simon Nimoy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Dora (Spinner) and Max Nimoy, who owned a barbershop. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Nichelle. She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. Girls! She is pictured on the right at the Los Angeles Comic Con event in December 2021. Persis Khambatta was born on October 2, 1948 in Bombay, India. '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. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Hays began her career with TV roles in the early 1960s. 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 Hollywood, she studied acting with Jeff Corey and, when he was away, his fill-in, Nimoy. By Stephen Iervolino via August 1, 2022, 8:57 AM 3:36 VIDEO: Groundbreaking 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols dies at During the early 60s, before Star Trek, Nichols had an affair with Gene Roddenberry that lasted several years, according to her autobiography. and starred alongside Jeffrey Hunter in The Cage, the rejected first pilot made for Star Trek, has died. ", She told him she was going to leave Star Trek and he said: "You cannot. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. There had been a couple of interracial kisses on American television before. In the 1970s, Nichols earned a gig as a recruiter for Nasa after she publicly criticised the agency for failing to consider women and other minorities for jobs. George Takei, who starred alongside Nichols as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu of the fictional star ship USS Enterprise, also paid tribute to the actress. Laurel Goodwin, who made her movie debut opposite Elvis Presley in Girls! 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. It was technically very interesting, Hays told We Love Soaps. Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. I, and the rest of our family, would appreciate your patience and forbearance as we grieve her loss until we can recover sufficiently to speak further. Whoopi Goldberg, who later played Guinan on Star Trek: The Next Generation, has described Uhura as a role model, recalling that she was astounded and excited to see a black woman character on television who was not a maid. Rodenberry responded: "Thank god for Martin Luther King, somebody knows where I am coming from.". She claimed the role of Kim until the daytime staple went off the air in 2010 following a 54-year run on air. 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. Girls! Although she was apparently unharmed (Parsons suffered significant injuries), soon after this, Thrett turned her back on the entertainment business. 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. She will be deeply missed.. Johnson wrote that his mother "succumbed to natural causes. 1 Tiger Shapiro (1983), Ray Walston (2001), Jack C. Haldeman II, Benjamin W.S. "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols died on Sunday, according to a post shared by her son Kyle on her official Facebook page. 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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. By Kofi Outlaw - February 28, 2023 01:24 pm EST. Over 55 years, Star Trek has had all kinds of uniforms. She is survived by her son, Kyle Johnson. ", British actress Adjoa Andoh wrote: "We stand on shoulders of groundbreaking greats. December 9, 2022 . Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away, her son, Kyle Johnson, wrote on his mothers Facebook page Sunday. Nichols mulled leaving Star Trek after the first season to pursue a career on Broadway, but the Rev. 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Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He was an actor, known for Family Matters (1989), Enough Said (2013) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). The actress, who was best known for her groundbreaking role in Star Trek, died on Saturday. (2022) Paramount+. And I remember being angry - why me? Nasatweetedthat Nichols symbolized to so many what was possible. The two memorably share a dance in the clever The Wall Have Ears number. She had a career on Broadway as well, appearing in Ladybug, Ladybug,The Irregular Verb to LoveandHot September, in addition to other productions. Grace Lee Whitney was a versatile actress and vocalist born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (2022) Paramount+. Star Trek star William Shatner, who Nichols shared one of the first interracial kisses on television with, also voiced his condolences. Some are stylish, some less so. 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. Nichols faced health issuesin the past few years. Some are stylish, some less so. She was a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace, and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again. (CBS Photo Archive). Nevertheless, it was a landmark moment. She was also reportedly suffering from dementia and involved in a guardianship battle. 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. 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. In the last five years of her life, Maggie did two convention appearances, Ray wrote. As noted by the Post, she was considered a trailblazer for Black actors, particularly for portraying a Black woman in a position of authority. The Uhura-Kirk kiss was likely the first televised white/African American lip-to-lip kiss. Nichelle Nichols was The First. Nichols shared one of the first interracial kisses in television history on Star Trek. That moment, with her co-star William Shatner, was a courageous move on the part of her, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and NBC considering the climate at the time, but the episode Platos Stepchildren, which aired in 1968, was written to give all involved an out: Uhura and Captain Kirk did not choose to kiss but were instead made to do so involuntarily by aliens with the ability to control the movements of humans. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Nichelle Nichols died July 30 at age 89, according to a Facebook post by her son, Kyle Johnson. She opted early on for a life in the entertainment industry, performing in community theatre and later as a dancer for some fourteen years with a troupe called the St. Louis Celtic Stepdancers. The Star Trek TV series broke down stereotypes in the 1960s by casting black and minority actors in high-profile roles. 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He was an actor and writer, known for When Worlds Collide (1951), Spartacus (1960) and Brute Force (1947). Nichols, the trailblazing actress who played Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series in the 1960s and in several of the franchise's feature films, died at age 89 in July. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Behind them, Leonard Nimoy (as Mr. Spock) stands at a door. He is primarily known for playing Vulcan ambassador Sarek (Spock's father) in "Star Trek: The Original Series" and a number of its spin-offs.In 1924, Lenard was born under the name "Leonard Rosenson" in Chicago Illinois. She was 79. Colman Domingo (@colmandomingo) July 31, 2022. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a fan of the series and understood the importance of her character in opening doors for other African Americans on television, personally persuaded her to stay on the show, she told astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in an interview for the Archive of American Television. Signifying intelligence, eloquence, versatility and quiet intensity, one of the more important, critically acclaimed black actors to gain a Hollywood foothold in the 1970s was Paul Winfield. 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. Thanks for contacting us. 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. 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. This talented actress was born Anne Marie Wersching and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. Barry Jenner was born on January 14, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was previously married to Suzanne Hunt and Susan Harney. After moving to (28 March 1977 29 January 2023; age 45)Character(s): Liana (Star Trek: Enterprise) & Borg Queen Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. 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. Nichelle Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media. She began her acting career in Australia before moving to New York in 1918. The dancer/DJ had become executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Nichelle Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media. "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. She was 89. We admire you greatly. Nasa described Nicholls as a "trailblazer" and "role model". 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Uhura of the USS Enterprise. September 24, 2022 11:16 pm. Over 55 years, Star Trek has had all kinds of uniforms. "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 is primarily remembered for portraying Dr. David Marcus in the science fiction films "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" (1982) and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" (1984). 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". 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. The world was not the same. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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