'We have lost a true star,' praised Saldaña of the groundbreaking actress who preceded her in playing the franchise character. 'She’s an icon, an activist and, most importantly, an amazing woman.'
“Nichelle made me feel safe, told me to play her with all the confidence in the world,” Saldaña posted on Instagram Monday as a tribute to Nichols, whoover the weekend at age 89.
“My hope is that we continue to keep her memory alive by celebrating her amazing body of work, and by spreading the message of peace and equality amongst all people. She lived a long, impactful life and not only prospered, but helped so many others prosper too.”
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