Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols dies at 89

[Deimos]

RIP Uhura.

American actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role in 1960s sci-fi TV series Star Trek, has died aged 89.

She died of natural causes on Saturday night, her son Kyle Johnson said.

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.

"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."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62373143

[Martok]

Yep, saw that. Nichelle was a wonderful lady, who gave us so much. She'll be greatly missed.

[cleverwise]

End of an era. Unfortunately we are losing the originals.