Nichelle Nichols, best known for playing Lieutenant Nyota Uhuru in Star Wars, dies at 90.

The sad news was announced to CNN by the son of a celebrity.

Nichelle Nichols passed away on the night of July 30. According to her son Kyle Johnson, the artist passed away due to natural causes..

" However, its light, like the ancient galaxies that we saw for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn and draw inspiration from,"

Note that Nichelle Nichols became famous in 1966 thanks to the role of Lieutenant Nyota Uhuru in Star Wars.. At the time, she was considered innovative, because black actresses usually played only servants in films.. In general, Nichelle played in many famous films, among them - "

In addition, the celebrity also pursued a musical career.. The celebrity has released two albums.

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