'Star Trek' Alum React To Nichelle Nichols' Death

Graeme O'Neil takes a look at the tributes from "Star Trek" album for Nichelle Nichols after she passed away, including Whoopi Goldberg, William Shatner, George Takei, and Zoe Saldana.

[@balamx2802]

It's not hyperbole or overstatement to say how important Nichelle was to television and society. She boldly went where no one had gone before. She (and Gene Rodenberry) deserve much praise.

[@ARTIST2C]

Just to add. She wanted to leave Star Trek until Dr. Martin Luther King convinced her to stay. She was from Markum ,IL which is a South subburb of Chicago. She will surely be missed.

[@deannealbrecht774]

And she quit once. 😳

[@sandra-jones]

@@deannealbrecht774 because she was receiving horrible, hateful racism.

[@deannealbrecht774]

@@sandra-jones oh, I know why which makes her going back more courageous. She opened up so much. First black female character with command power, first interracial kiss. An absolute trailblazer. I'm amazed by her courage.

[@sandra-jones]

@@deannealbrecht774 her and Dianne Carroll are my Idols. Watching them on television and listening to my mother talk about them saved my self-esteem and helped shape me into the person I am. To beautiful trailblazers.

[@blindumpire4020]

I saw her years ago at a Trek convention. She had some wonderful and funny stories. She also sang for us without music. Such a voice! She will be missed. Thank you for all the wonderful Star Trek memories, Nichelle. RIP

[@judybisbee5457]

She was at Dragon Con loved meeting her.

[@yasukecoleman341]

She started out as a singer discovered by Duke Ellington

[@margowakefield3295]

@@yasukecoleman341 Wow! I did not know that. Thanks for sharing.

[@yasukecoleman341]

@@margowakefield3295 i didn't know either until a few weeks after her death a youtuber did a documentary on her life

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

As a youngster I saw Star Trek in syndication, it was on every night at 5 PM or so. I had no idea how special it was that Gene Roddenberry had created such a diverse universe and such an iconic character. I just loved Science Fiction. Rest In Peace, Nichelle.

[@ss4kronos33]

for me it was 11pm at night at age 3. i remember watching it with my dad. star trek was the first sci-fi show i ever watched. glad i met her a few years ago along with george takei, walter koenig, and the year prior william shatner...2 of the best phoenix comicons i ever went to

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

@@ss4kronos33 😊👍

[@HariSeldon913]

According to Whoopi, even Gene Roddenberry didn't realize that she was the first black character on a show set in the future. When I was watching it for the first time in syndication, George Jefferson and Fred Sanford were household names, so I didn't think anything of it either.

[@우사민-r3c]

Ms. Nichols was thinking about leaving Star Trek, going to Broadway and becoming involved in the Civil Rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told her absolutely not and that SHE represented and encapsulated what the movement was all about in the first place...by portraying Black excellence and beauty on TV which was accessible to millions of people.

[@harperstacey9604]

Can you imagine getting advice from Martin Luther King Jr.? From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@ivangranger8494]

@@harperstacey9604 He also stated it showed she was equal. Millions of us did not give her color a second thought. We loved her character in the show and her incredible, beauty. If Barry had watched the show when he was a kid, maybe he wouldn’t work for the not nice world, today.

[@Titan52berg]

Indeed, no one could have immortalized the graceful role of Lieutenant Nyoka Uhura as beautifully as Nichelle Nichols! She was one of the main reasons I loved "Star Trek" so much! Such a beautiful, talented lady of the highest caliber!

[@ivangranger8494]

@@Titan52berg 👍🏼✨🕊✨

[@vincepurpura8905]

@@ivangranger8494 I've never judged a person on their skin. I'm white, if I don't like a black person, trust me it's not because he's black. It's because he's a dick.

[@susancoddington6393]

RIP I still watch the original Star Trek series 6 nights a week,I always loved Uhura,but my respect for Nichelle Nichols has been 10 fold as a woman and especially a black woman who broke down barriers and stereotypes with her incredible role as Lieutenant Uhura the stars are shining brighter tonight,thank you Ms. Nichols for everything you accomplished in your amazing life 💕💕

[@sandraholmes1515]

As a young African-American girl, I was so proud to see Lt. Uhura (Ms. Nichelle Nichols) on Star Trek. Her beauty, grace and elegance was iconic and added rich dimensions to the show. I wanted to be like her. God always ensures that trailblazers emits a lasting spark and light things on fire. In later years, it was good to still see her beautiful, wise, and radiant. The splendor of her shocking white hair...Fire! We are grateful for Ms. Nichols lighting a fire as a trailblazer for all to see and be inspired. May God bless and comfort her family as she is beamed to the ultimate final frontier. Rest in Power.

[@markjarrett5170]

Now show Her proud by how much you can change and bring up others behind you as she sought to do

[@KAIJUKING123]

I cried hard yesterday after hearing this we have lost a true pioneer not just for black people and woman and the space program but a person who helped us realize nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it and to keep reaching for the stars so we can truly one day travel to strange new worlds and to seek out new life and new civilizations to bodily go where no man nor woman has gone before. Live long and prosper Nichelle Nichols/Uhra you will be deeply missed. I hope you walk the golden brick road that leads to the golden gates of heaven and god deems you worthy of entering the gates of our heavenly home and Rest In Peace for all eternity. 🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖🌹🌹🌹🌹😞😞😞😞😢😭😭😭😭

[@danielland3767]

Same...when some other Trek channels mentioned her impact on people like Sallie Mae Jensen...I lost it while driving. Her impact on that aspect I cry every time

[@mike197714]

Me and late stepdad would watch startrek together. And It’s was Star Trek that got me propelled into building flying model rockets. Before they got rid of lvls. I was skill lvl 4. I built a scale model of our Saturn V Apollo 11 rocket.👈🏻What!! Like it’s hard.

[@caesarvalentin6332]

She is smiling at us from the sky. We are all going to see her again, no worries.

[@onlythewise1]

yes she cured cancer with that super black brain

[@sandra-jones]

@@onlythewise1 if you just hold on it'll get better. I know you think you are worthless and that you don't deserve to live and you maybe right but...

[@andrewbull3537]

As a 56 year old man i rememberd watching miss nichelle nichols when i was knee high to a grasshopper, my mum (r.i.p.) was proud to see a woman star in a series on the television. You where a beautiful woman then ,and you are a beautiful woman now ,may you rest in peace miss nichols. I cried the day you died ,goodbye and thanks🖖 Peace out ✌

[@Marchant2]

Even in her later years, this woman was beautiful both inside and out. What a loss. Rest in Peace Nichelle.

[@Thomas5880]

I had the pleasure of meeting Nichelle Nichols twice in my life when she visited Melbourne Australia. Even after so much time had passed she could still sing like an angel like she had done on Star Trek. I'm happy to have known such a special woman who helped make a difference for everyone, she will be missed. "Hailing frequencies closed sir."

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606]

Rest In Peace, Nichelle. Live long and prosper on the other side. 🖖

[@briandobson5135]

Nichelle Nichols was the Earliest Crush I remember. She was gorgeous, had that sassy spunk we all loved. And most important, she raised the bar for black AND Female Actors all over. MLK was absolutely correct about her. She didn't realize it at the time, but Ms. Nichols was putting the fight to Civil Rights on the small screen. I have to give a major shout out to Gene Roddenberry for creating such a diverse crew and to put a black female in the top 5 officers of the enterprise. Lt.Uhura was 4th in command. Kirk, Spock, Sulu and Uhura.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

You're close, but it was Kirk, Spock, Scotty, Sulu, Uhura!!

[@harperstacey9604]

@@sarahfullerton6894 you're a real trekkie. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

@@harperstacey9604 , yes, I am!

[@dunbarf2413]

@@sarahfullerton6894 Scotty's place is in Engineering not the bridge ...it would be Kirk, Spock, Sulu, Uhura.

[@JoachimMoeller]

@@dunbarf2413 No one should ever ask me about Star Trek, but I believe you're correct based on being a former ship's mate (also trained engineer but chose only bridge duty). Bridge officers are the only ones in command, from Captain, Chief Mate (1st Mate in some countries), 2nd Mate, 3rd Mate, ending with least seniority 3rd Mate if more than one of them, like when I started as the second 3rd Mate. The Chief Engineer wouldn't ever assume authority of the vessel in any way unless ALL bridge officers have already kicked their air addiction, e.g., due to fire or whatnot.

[@dixiehouchen2161]

I was 4 years old when Star Trek air in 1966. It has been a major part of my life. I cried for an hour when I heard she had passed. My heart is broken. You are loved and missed

[@Chaka2nd1]

We love you Graeme. Thank you, thank you, so much reporting on Nichelle Nichols. That was so moving & respectful. Love you more bro.

[@lynx2cross]

I was thinking the Same, Graeme is a sweetheart and our people 💙

[@projektkobra2247]

Really?..He called Guinan, "Gwi-nine"...I think he's never watched an episode of Trek in his life.

[@bakeembakeem]

Beautiful Icon, as a poverty stricken youngster growing up in the hoods of Philly, me and my siblings would gathered around a sometimes working television to watch Star Trek and be in total awe of this beautiful woman who looked liked mommie and aunties

[@seedhillbruisermusic7939]

I'm from UK and growing up in the 60s/70s we had very few black women (or even men) on UK shows, but seeing Nichelle as Uhura on USA import Star Trek was amazing. I never really liked Kirk or even Spock much. I loved Bones but I also loved Sulu, Chekhov and especially Uhura. She was a lieutenant on the bridge staff of the best ship in starfleet. She may not have been a particularly major character but she was there every week, a black woman as part of the command staff. It meant a lot to me as a white UK guy, it must've meant so more to black people watching it.

[@haynes1776]

I remember meeting her at Dragon-con in Atlanta, Georgia years ago and boy she was a sight to see. I told her, "You are the reason why I watch Star trek". May she rest in peace in the stars. 🙏

[@margowakefield3295]

I had the good fortune to meet her at one of the Sci-fi/Horror conventions. Now, in the Star Trek Universe, other actresses will portray Lt. Uhura, but Nichelle Nichols will still be the greatest of them all. Her passing inspires me to get back into those little paperback Star Trek novelettes. Speaking of which, and regarding Uhura's character, born from 2 parents both from Kenya, I never understood the reference to Uhura's American ancestry. What American ancestry?

[@francoisbessing]

Brought me to tears. She made so many believe. May we all do that for the people around us.

[@candicemonique5927]

Thank you for covering this. My dad was a huge Star Trek fan. I really a fan but I understand how much everyone lives this show. I also understand how much people loved Nichelle Nichols.

[@mamat8184]

Thank you for honoring her. I have been a fan of hers since I was a child.

[@marksaurbier80]

What a wonderful woman. Not only did she break the color barrier but she was such a beautiful human being. Love her so much. R.I.P

[@wells5150]

Out of all the beautiful video tributes I have seen in the last few days, this one had me choke up for some reason. I think it has finally set in. 🖖🏾

[@lesedic7836]

For me as well🖖🏾!

[@spaceghost4474]

I met Nichelle in 1990. She was a very nice and lovely lady. I will miss her very much! 😥 RIP beautiful lady, and condolences to family and friends. 🙏

[@casandrabarnes]

In the late 1960s I was almost 20 and I never missed an episode of Star Trek. To see is gorgeous confident Black woman in a command position was ground breaking. Thank you sweetheart for leading us where no minority female had gone before.

[@FrankGina2016]

Great story and thank you for telling it. I’m so happy to see respect from all of the lives that she changed and the many many more that she never knew she changed. RIP Nichelle.

[@mr.cloakofdagger3957]

This country fell In love with the cast and crew of the starship enterprise because it was nothing like we had ever seen before and we thank ms.nichols for being apart of that star trek experience,.live long and prosper.

[@kathieprater2431]

I love Ms. Nichols and I am saddened to hear of her death. Rest in Peace, Ms. Nichelle Nichols.

[@loribuonamici1398]

Nichelle; you had a life well lived, which is more than most of us can say. God Bless and God speed.

[@beth6787]

I loved watching her as a young child on the bridge crew of the Federation Flag ship too. Up until then, all the female characters had always been "lower decks". Thank you so much, Nichelle. We will always remember you with pride and gratitude.

[@ColinPMcEvoy]

As somebody who grew up with the movies I'll always see her as that comforting and strong presence on the Enterprise. Not to mention how she held that officer at gun point (phaser point?) in Search for Spock. Certainly a living legend at the time and a legend overall.

[@ciphernine7824]

God bless her. She had an influence and impact far greater and enduring than any of us will ever know or understand. RIP Nichelle

[@janetteadams4023]

Thank you for making this video and showcasing Nichelle Nichols as the brilliant icon she is as she still continues to inspire millions of people all over the world. Her legend and legacy shall live on to,be remembered as an empathic mentor, sincere teacher and a class act.

[@brynstarkiller7419]

God speed Nichelle . Nyota Uhura saved many characters and lifted many hearts. She lived long and prospered .🖖

[@shaunpenne1840]

She was a beautiful lady and a very talented actress. You can tell from the way she spoke, she was humble but her inner light shone from her, both in her smile and in her very presence, she was radiant! When she reaches the heavens above, they'll be shining brighter by her spirit alone! R.I.P Nichelle Nichols!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@raylarkin5004]

Rest in peace. you are still.alive and inspiring a world enlightened by you. Thank you Nichelle (lieutenant Uhura) Nicholes.❤

[@GaryPotocki82]

I have a lot of respect for her I grew up watching her movies and the original series in 1989 I was 7 years old and when I saw her dancing in the Star Trek 5 feature film and those sand dunes she gave me a unique exotic trigger when I was young I mean that is one hell of an actress

[@georgeferrier9461]

Nice tribute to a true icon! Forever will she be missed.

[@ajrieder27]

To me, she was never a colour, she was the best roll model any woman would be proud to look up to and aspire to be. She will forever star trek across the universe.

[@maryblaufuss7533]

I know, right? When I watched the show as a kid after it went to syndication, I was always impressed by how beautiful and elegant, yet sensitive and intelligent the character of Uhura was. Nichelle Nichols portrayed her so effectively. The Swahili translation of Nyota Uhuru is "Star Freedom." And now Nichelle Nichols's earthly remains will find its home in outer space. I find that a fitting end to the life of a historical figure and balm to my grief of having lost someone I admired.

[@PaladinesAngel]

What an amazing woman, who made some truly amazing changes to society when it wasn’t really safe and easy to do so, and yet she was never deterred. RIP Nichelle you absolute legend!

[@Titan52berg]

Nichelle was a beautiful, deeply talented woman and a true, unforgettable icon who shall remain forever the QUEEN in the Star Trek universe! May the wonders of the galaxies beyond be your legacy for all time, Nichelle! You shall be loved and missed by all Trekkies and Trekkers forever!!!

[@robertemmons2260]

R.I.P. beautiful! You were an amazing woman who had pioneered the way for many others who have followed. You have touched the hearts of many people throughout the years.

[@TheRingDragon52]

How can one not love this beautiful woman. She was the first in many things and gave hope and inspiration to many. She has beamed up and remains a guiding light to us all. Blessed Be.

[@Steve.Cutler]

I loved her on star trek. She was as much a part of the cast as anyone else. I wish they had given her more screen time.

[@productionemployee8032]

Finally the Real Queen B worth mentioning!!!

[@CatharinaKoenheim]

She was such a treasure. So very kind.

[@reginaldstyles3129]

In My Neighborhood When We Were Growing Up Star Trek Was The Show Of Shows , The Stories Reached Us And Her Beautiful Grace Made Us Young People Love Her Forever RIP 🙏😥💙

[@helenbeam7586]

I never saw Uhura as a black person. She was a crew member on Star ship. It was fiction, but she held up her part extremely well when the goings got tough on the bridge and the voyage the Enterprise experiences.

[@LilliLamour]

So, you didn't pay attention to her, okay.

[@helenbeam7586]

@@LilliLamour Stop with the negativity, be positive, free your mind and be a person of love ❤️

[@peterhanson3391]

It's really sad to see us losing all those cast members of a show that is so amazing in a way that I don't think anything really compares. I don't know how many shows it as spawned. And unless I try to think about it I'm not sure how many feature films. I think there are no rivals that are as wide in scope. I remember standing right in front of William Shatner doing Promotion in Central Park at the Shell with the Fifth Dimension performing up on stage right at that moment. It was I'm sure the first season of Star Trek and I was probably six years old and awed at seeing Captain Kirk. I wonder if he remembers that night. It's funny how, I like a lot of people have probably seen every episode a hundred times and will still sit and watch an episode all the way through. Well Nichelle we will be probably be watching you for as long as humans are around. Rest In Peace and thank you.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@curtischildress9580]

What a great memory.

[@lovipoekimo176]

"Guinan" is pronounced "guy-nuhn"

[@sandraclowdus6549]

gack. = vomit. unnuhn = heave. there is good (Nichelle). there is bad,,OH!,,YESS !!!!!(im Very !). there is ugly. ------woopie.

[@DanK123]

You'd think he would've known that. Embarrassing. GWEE NON.

[@mattrichardson2451]

Yeah that was nuts. Never heard it pronounced like that

[@exturiel5343]

'Ah! I shall do a memorial video, and mispronounce a name that has been around for 35 years in TV and movies. I'm so sure I got it right, I won't even spends the 20 seconds it takes to find it spoken in a video clip to make sure! Plainly, I am a fan and not just jumping on a headline!'

[@DanK123]

@@exturiel5343 Bingo!

[@catherinesvbialosh7260]

Loved her from the first time seeing reruns of Star Trek…When I was little I remember people saying she is a pioneer for all Black Woman…Even at the age of 7, I thought of her importance for being a pioneer for every woman of all colours…What a beautiful tribute to her life and embodiment of true renaissance in her career and for all women knowing with hard work we can too succeed…RIP Nichelle Nichols

[@rickjohnston1728]

I met Nichelle Nichols in the early 1980's at a book signing. I told her that I was an aspiring science fiction writer, and she took the time to listen to my ideas and encourage me to continue with my dream.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

I always like how Shatner and Nimoy insisted on getting her, Sulu and Chekov into the Trek films. Sulu, Chekov, and Uhura didn't really have that much to do other than to recite operational lingo, I think Takei had to fight for more lines. They had a few episodes where they could stretch their acting chops, like Uhura in Mirror Mirror, but nothing close to what Kirk, Spock and Bones or even Scotty got. But Shatner always tried to get them involved in later projects as a team.

[@DaveMiller2]

When the execs wanted to do the Motion Picture, they only wanted Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. They didn't want to use the others. Shatner told them that the others were necessary and if the studio wanted to make a film without them, they can go ahead and make it without Kirk.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

@@DaveMiller2 Same thing with the animated series.

[@DaveMiller2]

@@GarretGrayCamera Didn't know that.

[@marcusalexander7088]

That was Nimoy, not Shat. ALL Nimoy.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

@@marcusalexander7088 That’s true. Nimoy held Trek together.

[@mibeatleman6767]

She has gone on to the undiscovered country. Her legacy was rich and fulfilling, and she always showed dignity and grace. 🖖 ❤ 🌎

[@jaylittle9519]

If I'm being completely honest I genuinely cried my eyes out when I got a notification from Instagram telling me that nichelle had died may she live long and prosper along with Leonard 🖖🖖🖖🖖

[@iamsuzerain3987]

Thanks for this moving tribute to our beautiful and talented Nichelle Nichols...well-done Graeme!

[@craigslivka1]

When I worked as a waiter at Che Josephine (Josephine Baker's son Jean-Claude (may he rest in peace) owned and ran the restaurant magnificently), one night I turned around in the early 2000s and saw a beautiful angel glowing. i rubbed my eyes and realized it was Ms. Nichols. I was not her waiter, but mustered up the courage to say hello, and thank her for being a beautiful and inspirational person. She simply glowed and smiled radiantly. Such a beautiful person, both inside and out. She will always be remembered and loved.

[@andregiante3940]

Such a beautiful woman and an integral part of the Star Trek mythos. Hailing frequencies open, Lieutenant.

[@dannyharmon6529]

You'll always be remembered and loved by your family, friends and your many many, many fans. We'll always remember you for your beauty and the inspiration you given and continued to give to countless young people with your work on Star Trek T.O.S and N.A.S.A. You're hailing the stars now, Uhura. R.I.P Nichelle and thank you. 😔

[@fredaycott5283]

Rest in peace Queen. You will be surely missed.

[@Phantasm57]

Nichelle Nichols for as long ago as she portrayed her character on star trek looked as amazing in her twilight years as she had when she was on the series in 66. one word to describe Nichelle Nichols ...TIMELESS!

[@naynay3710]

Such a graceful and beautiful woman and artist. May she continue to go where no woman has gone before, in peace and love.

[@darrylmccants7280]

Not only did she blaze a trail for all of us to look toward the future, she was fine as hell! And that voice was so velvety smooth when she spoke. She along with Diane Carol were my boyhood crushes. RIP Nichelle Nichols.

[@pknuttarlott4934]

Hey Grame have you ever watched Star Trek TNG? You butchered Guinan's name. Guinan sounds like guy nan not gwi non.

[@CheyenneG99]

My Trekkie heart is broken and aching over the loss of Nichelle Nichols. She was one of my first female role models through Uhura growing up and I'll never forget her. 😭💔

[@rickberglund2134]

I can understand those that cried upon the news of Nichelle’s passing. I wanted to cry too. So sad to hear this news.

[@adampsyreal]

The sentiment of this video is great! also it's; oohura not youhura guynan not gweenahn tahkeye not tahkae

[@KingD-light]

She was the real reason I had watched star trek. She was so beautiful, bold and talented. Anytime she was in, I was at the TV glued. She was one of my first crushes growing up. RIP Queen 👑.

[@albazamora1767]

Dear Nichelle, You may be gone, but never forgotten. Thank you for boldly go to no woman has gone before!

[@allenfreeland6494]

There is no such thing is gone because Nichelle brought us so much in our lives.She is still with us all although not physically.I had a big crush on that lady because of her sex appeal and smartness.RIP to you Nichelle and I will keep your memory alive inside me always.

[@1kylecurry]

RIP Ms. Nichols...Peaceful journey! Thank you!

[@voicetube]

I'm so glad I got to meet her at a small tribute to Walter Koenig in Burbank California about 10 years ago. An amazing spirit.

[@M-20-100]

Kelly, Doohan, Barrett, Nimoy, Whitney, Nichols … With each passing, a fondly remembered part of my childhood fades away a little more …

[@angelenewisk1366]

A amazing person with a beautiful soul

[@thomassolorzano2528]

Graeme needs to pronounce the names of the star trek characters properly

[@phyllispetras3369]

ENUNCEATE!!!

[@Sheklen]

R.I.P. Nichelle thank you for inspiring the world and the universe...

[@caesarvalentin6332]

She was beautiful, spiritual, full of zest for life, full of energy radiant from the star of our galaxy, she works with the stars now she is with millions of stars in the Milky Eay. God bless you sister.

[@TheStrmcliffae46]

I grew up watching her and I was so proud to watch her, rest in power 👍🏾❤️❤️

[@marcusbines7965]

She was a very powerful person and helped to open people eyes to the world how we all one race on earth may She find peace She truly deserves to be relieved

[@6_checkmate_9]

Amazing person. A legend. No words can be enough to describe how big she is.

[@scottmccloud9029]

So sorry to hear that she passed away. I really enjoyed watching her on Star Trek, growing up as a kid.

[@EsteffersonTorres]

So sad that we had to loose her, a true inspiration. 😭

[@justjoan4010]

You know Graeme, I really like you and how you report. I waited, but found you are good to listen to, you’re fare. Good job. RIP Ms. Nichelle. Such a beautiful woman.

[@marilynnjacobsen1077]

She was so beautiful and talented on one of my favorite TV shows. May she rest in peace..Sending love to her family.💖

[@sjoekiloeki]

She was a Star Trek Icon and it saddens me she past away, legendary series , especially the original with Leonard Nimoy as Spock, DeForest Kelley as Dr. McCoy and James Doohan as Scotty, may they all Rest In Peace.

[@ossier2796]

I watched that show back in 66 at 16yrs old and when it went into syndication. I still watch the reruns. Loved Uhura and the show.

[@jillmarshall4718]

Words Cannot Express, What I'm Feeling Right Now. Ms. Nichelle was Truly a TrailBlazer in The Black Community. Lt. UHURA is that Symbol of Star Trek We Are SOOO PROUD of YOU. You Did it Style & Dignity ALWAYS.

[@carlosfalcon2099]

Rest in peace nichelle nichol...she was a beautiful woman and a wonderful actress who broke barriers and pioneered...my deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones...God bless..live long and prosper ✌️

[@maureentuohy8672]

She was such a hero for every girl in the 1960’s. I always thought she was the smartest, most competent and bravest person on the bridge of NCC 1701. Not to mention she was always the most beautiful.

[@SJPDurham]

I love when Guinan pronounced Guy Nan, played by Whoopie Goldberg made an appearance at a star trek convention. What a lovely thing. Rest in peace Nichelle. You were such a beautiful soul and will not be forgotten.

[@WelshmanSudios]

I’ve only just saw this and, wow, an amazing woman, they’re all nearly gone now, just Kirk sulu and Chekhov, she was an amazing woman from what I saw of her, she was always up for fun or laugh, and not if headed from what I saw of her, but anyway, she was way under used, I’d love to see the clips they cut out of the original episodes, but she was still way underused in the films, only “the voyage home, where she was using those Klingon controls like a pro… and in the last film she gave the idea to spok “the things got to have a tail pip”. (Talking about the bird of pray… I’m going to watch this now, I feel so sad, like I’ve lost a family member. RIP Nichelle… gone but never forgotten all my love to you x

[@nohandlenotme]

May she forever rest in peace, she will forever inspire those from here on!

[@tomstanziola1982]

Rest in peace, dear lady. 😞❤️ May the angels sing you to your rest. ❤️🌹

[@beccawilson1368]

she was my idol from childhood, even then i knew there was something special about her. i didnt realize how special she was until i became an adult. she will be missed.

[@cierakitty]

Loved her in Star Trek...he character was always so well played

[@tanesakassa]

Glad I got a chance to meet her at the 2016 Comic Con in Little Rock, AR! She is truly Legendary!

[@goldenviolet]

Ms. Nickols was a role model for all of us. She had a long positive life. I will miss her dearly. 😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠😇🌏🧠

[@mitchellmelkin4078]

What makes her legacy even more remarkable, is that by any metric, her role, nominally, wasn't a major one, but of a supporting player. Rarely, if ever, has such a definition, been dwarfed by the impact those appearances had on the lives of so many individuals, and our society, writ large. May Ms. Nichols' voice forever resound to Antares, and beyond!!!

[@lylarose2696]

She was my favourite and she had such a beautiful singing voice. Miss Nichols is in having singing with joy.

[@luvzfrance24]

I saw Nichelle Nichols at a Con in San Francisco in 2017 and she was so classy all the way. RIP❤️❤️❤️

[@sharigill3130]

I am just….🥹💔….she was the Black Woman that I watched as a little Black Girl whose presence said I belong in the world of SciFi whether it be as a fan, performer, and as I journey along my passion and profession, as both. “Live Long, and Prosper Mam!!!”

[@roberthirst5571]

My heart goes out to her family RIP my lady I will miss you and I'm crying sorry