Nichelle Nichols, an American actress, singer, and dancer, has died. Nichols is best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series and its film adaptations.
For African American actresses on American television, Nichols’ portrayal of Uhura was groundbreaking.
On December 28, 1932, she was born in Robbins, Illinois, USA.
Nichols volunteered her time from 1977 to 2015 to promote NASA’s programs and recruit diverse astronauts, including women and ethnic minorities.
Nichols attended Englewood High School and graduated in 1951. Nichols also attended classes in New York City and Los Angeles.
Nichelle Nichols Net Worth 2022
What is Nichelle Nichols Net Worth 2022? Nichelle Nichols’ net worth is estimated to be $3 million at the time of her death in 2022.
Nichols died on July 30, 2022, in Silver City, New Mexico, at the age of 89.