Die Nachricht vom Tod von Nichelle „Uhura“ Nichols hat gestern große Wellen geschlagen – nicht nur im Star Trek-Fandom, sondern auch weit darüber hinaus. Das zeigt, wie groß der gesellschaftliche Einfluss ihrer Rolle und auch ihrer Person war, die ihre Prominenz nutzte, um Minderheiten die Türen zu öffnen. Hier sind einige Reaktionen:
George Takei (Sulu)
We lived long and prospered together. pic.twitter.com/MgLjOeZ98X
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) July 31, 2022
William Shatner (Captain Kirk)
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Nichelle. She was a beautiful woman & played an admirable character that did so much for redefining social issues both here in the US & throughout the world. I will certainly miss her. Sending my love and condolences to her family. Bill
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 31, 2022
Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds)
https://twitter.com/celiargooding/status/1553836076892147712
Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi, Star Trek: TNG)
https://twitter.com/Marina_Sirtis/status/1553821372287180804
Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager)
Nichelle Nichols was The First. She was a trailblazer who navigated a very challenging trail with grit, grace, and a gorgeous fire we are not likely to see again.
May she Rest In Peace. #NichelleNichols pic.twitter.com/DONSz6IV2b
— Kate Mulgrew (@TheKateMulgrew) July 31, 2022
Karl Urban (Pille in den Reboot-Filmen)
https://twitter.com/KarlUrban/status/1553881500663566336
JJ Abrams (Regisseur von Star Trek und Star Trek Into Darkness)
A remarkable woman in a remarkable role. Nichelle, you will be deeply missed. Sending much love and respect. pic.twitter.com/ZRnMblXx0Z
— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) July 31, 2022
Alex Kurtzman (Produzent der aktuellen Star Trek-Serien)
We stand in her light and honor her today and every day. Thank you, dear Nichelle, for leading the way. 2/2
— Alex Kurtzman (@Alex_Kurtzman) July 31, 2022
Adam Nimoy (Sohn von Leonard „Mr. Spock“ Nimoy)
My favorite photo of Dad and Nichelle Nichols on set. The importance of Nichelle's legacy cannot be over-emphasized. She was much loved and will be missed. pic.twitter.com/1zlTd4F9BD
— Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) July 31, 2022
Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman in der gleichnamigen TV-Serie)
Many actors become stars, but few stars can move a nation. Nichelle Nichols showed us the extraordinary power of Black women and paved the way for a better future for all women in media. Thank you, Nichelle. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/KhUf4YM6pX
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) July 31, 2022
Jason Alexander (u.a. Seinfeld, Star Trek Prodigy)
My love for the original Star Trek is profound. Nichelle Nichols was a ground-breaker and a glorious ambassador for her show, her role and science all her life. And a truly lovely person. May she have a wonderful adventure to the final frontier.#ripnichellenichols
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 31, 2022
Kim Cattrall (u.a. Sex and the City, Valeris in Star Trek VI)
RIP #nichellenichols You were a beautiful pioneer on Earth as you were in space. xo ✨ pic.twitter.com/qhZ5tujAXs
— Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) July 31, 2022
NASA
We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars. pic.twitter.com/pmQaKDb5zw
— NASA (@NASA) July 31, 2022
