Nichelle Nichols
American actress and singer
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Nichelle Nichols was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television. Wikipedia
Born: December 28, 1932, Robbins, IL
Died: July 30, 2022 (age 89 years), Silver City, NM
Parents: Samuel Earl Nichols and Lishia Parks Nichols
Spouse: Duke Mondy (m. 1968–1972)
Children: Kyle Johnson
Siblings: Thomas Nichols
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