'Star Trek' Actress Nichelle Nichols Suffers Stroke

Nichelle Nichols, who starred in the original Star Trek TV series back in the 1960s, has suffered a stroke.

According to a statement on her official Facebook, Nichols suffered the "mild stroke" Wednesday night at her home in L.A.

"She is currently undergoing testing to determine how severe the stroke was. Please keep her in your thoughts," her rep said.

Nichols played communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on the show.

Nichols' co-star George Takei has already tweeted his support, writing, "We understand #NichelleNichols has been rushed to the hospital. We don't have any diagnosis on her condition but our thoughts are with her."

Update #1 6:25pm June 4, 2015

Nichelle Nichols has had both a CAT scan and an MRI today. The CAT scan came back negative and we are awaiting the results from the MRI. 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 paralyses.

We greatly appreciate all of the love and support her fans are showing at this time.

-Zach McGinnis
Galactic Productions, LLC

Update #2 10:15am June 5, 2016

The MRI showed that Nichelle Nichols had a MINOR stroke. She will start therapy this morning to evaluate how much damage was done, and try to determine her chances for a full or partial recovery. The therapists will test her hand at writing and legs to see if she can stand and walk on her own. Last night Nichelle remained alert, and cheerful.

When we told her about the love and support coming in from around the world she smiled and asked to see the posts on her facebook.

Thank you again for all of your kind words. Keep them coming because Nichelle is reading them.

Feel free to post your pictures with Nichelle and a story about when you met her.

-Zach McGinnis
Galactic Productions, LLC