28 Yesteryear Celebrities Who are Still Alive and Kickin’
Nichelle Nichols, 87 Years Old
Actress and singer Nichelle Nichols played the role of Lieutenant Uhura in the hugely successful TV series Star Trek, and it’s original movie adaptation. Not only did Nichelle become a hot favorite with all the fans of the sci-fi series, but she also was a role model for many young girls, as she played a strong African-American character on TV in the 60s. Until 2018, Nichols kept working on TV and in the movies until she was diagnosed with dementia, and then she announced her retirement with her last convention appearance in 2020.
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