"Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols recovering from stroke
LOS ANGELES -- Nichelle Nichols, the actress and singer best known for her role in the "Star Trek" television series and movie franchise, suffered a minor stroke Thursday, her agent confirmed.
Nichols, 82, was in her home when she suffered the stroke and was taken to a hospital for testing, according to Zachery McGinnis, who first posted the news on Nichols' Facebook page.
McGinnis later told CBS News that Nichols underwent a CAT scan and and MRI test.
"The CAT scan came back negative and we are awaiting the results from the MRI," he said. "Currently she is awake, eating, in good spirits and able to have full conversations. Her right side has shown minor signs or mobility loss but she is not showing any signs of paralysis."
Nichols portrayed U.S.S. Enterprise communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on the "Star Trek" television series from 1966-1969 and in six movies from the iconic sci-fi franchise.
She was among the first African American women to have a starring role in a prime time television show. She later went on to become a recruiter for women and minorities with NASA.
Nichols' "Star Trek" co-star Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock, died in February at age 83.