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Nichelle Nichols: Suffers Mild Stroke

Man, this year has really sucked for TOS fans..

Leonard Nimoy, Harve Bennet...Now Nichelle Nichols has had a stroke..(hopefully minor)
And Grace Lee Whitney.

True..and think over the past 10 years how many have we lost in TOS fandom..from Scotty and Charles Napier to Malachi Throne..numerous guest stars have gone as well..at least we still have the episodes to watch them at their prime..
 
Man, this year has really sucked for TOS fans..

Leonard Nimoy, Harve Bennet...Now Nichelle Nichols has had a stroke..(hopefully minor)
And Grace Lee Whitney.

True..and think over the past 10 years how many have we lost in TOS fandom..from Scotty and Charles Napier to Malachi Throne..numerous guest stars have gone as well..at least we still have the episodes to watch them at their prime..

DeForest Kelley could be mentioned as well, if you go beyond the ten year mark.
 
Their characters, and TOS, are timeless and classic--it's hard to think that these people are mortal and won't be around forever.
 
Nichelle's facebook page says that she is awake, aware, in good spirits (considering the circumstances), and able to have meals and full conversations. And some minor mobility issues, but no paralysis. So it would seem that things are looking up for her. :techman: :)
 
And Grace Lee Whitney.

True..and think over the past 10 years how many have we lost in TOS fandom..from Scotty and Charles Napier to Malachi Throne..numerous guest stars have gone as well..at least we still have the episodes to watch them at their prime..

DeForest Kelley could be mentioned as well, if you go beyond the ten year mark.

It just seemed that the passings were much rarer in the 90s..
 
Nichelle's facebook page says that she is awake, aware, in good spirits (considering the circumstances), and able to have meals and full conversations. And some minor mobility issues, but no paralysis. So it would seem that things are looking up for her. :techman: :)

That is good news.
 
True..and think over the past 10 years how many have we lost in TOS fandom..from Scotty and Charles Napier to Malachi Throne..numerous guest stars have gone as well..at least we still have the episodes to watch them at their prime..

DeForest Kelley could be mentioned as well, if you go beyond the ten year mark.

It just seemed that the passings were much rarer in the 90s..

Well, that was 20 years ago. We're approaching the 50th anniversary of a show that stared 30-somethings.
 
The thing is that these little strokes often precede a big massive one that does you in. I would hold off the celebrations for now.
 
I want everyone in North Texas that prayed for rain to now pray for Nichelle.
Praying for rain worked just a little too well.
 
Here is hoping she makes a quick recovery ready for the 50th anniversary celebrations next year! :)

Best wishes to Nichelle and family!!
 
Wishing Nichelle Nichols all the best wishes for a quick recovery . Strokes are really scary. Get well soon. She's a special lady.
 
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