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Star Trek actor who broke new ground, dies age 89

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Nichelle Nichols on set for Star Trek Source: AAP

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Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols has died at the age of 89 and tributes are flowing in honour of her efforts to counter black stereotypes in entertainment.

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