Nichelle Nichols

The family of the late Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols has been awarded $13 million in a lawsuit against Gila Regional Medical Center. A jury found the hospital and one doctor largely liable for her care during her final days in 2022. Nichols, celebrated for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura, passed away at 89 after a hospital visit.

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89.

Veteran actress Nichelle Nichols, who starred as communications officer Lt Uhura on the original "Star Trek" TV series back in the 1960s, has suffered a mild stroke

'Star Trek' star Nichelle Nichols' ashes will be launched into space.

Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series "Star Trek," has passed away. She was 89.

Actress Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed communications officer Uhura on the original 'Star Trek' series passed away aged 89. She died on Saturday night. Her death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years, reports a portal.

2016, with Roberto Orci taking over from Abrams as director.

George Takei has shed some light on the supposed feud between him and his former 'Star Trek' co-star William Shatner.

William Shatner, the celebrated 'Star Trek' actor, experienced a health scare on Wednesday due to fluctuating blood sugar levels, prompting an emergency call in Los Angeles. The 94-year-old actor, previously diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma in March 2024, was swiftly transported to a local hospital and is currently resting comfortably.

Saldaña also appreciated what James Gunn had done while making 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. She called it really something special. According to her, the movie gave space to those characters who were shown as weird and traumatized children with their psychological problems. It made them find love through friendship, which to her was actually more precious now.

SpaceX is set to launch over 150 capsules containing cremated remains and DNA into low Earth orbit on June 23, in collaboration with Celestis and The Exploration Company (TEC). This 'Perseverance Flight' offers families a unique way to memorialize loved ones by sending them on a symbolic journey into space.