Nichelle Nichols — who as sexy communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” boldly went where no prior African-American actress had gone on prime-time TV — finds herself entangled in a ferocious war over her $10 million fortune! Catch up on more “Trek” news here….
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Nichelle Nichols — who as sexy communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" boldly went where no prior African-American actress had gone on prime-time TV — finds herself entangled in a ferocious war over her $10 million fortune!
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In an explosive lawsuit, the actress’ son Kyle Johnson claims his mom is being used as a cash cow by hangers-on preying on her dementia. But her longtime manager Gilbert Bell claims former actor Kyle (left, in 1969's "The Learning Tree") is trying to lock away his mom in a nursing home so he can get his hands on her money and sell off her property!
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“Kyle has been trying to put her in a nursing home for eight years now,” Bell told a source for
The National ENQUIRER. “He wants to put her away and sell her home.” Bell said the actress has always been fearful of being trapped in a nursing home.
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“Nichelle made me promise many years ago, ‘Whatever you do, please don’t put me in a nursing home!’” he insists. “And I told her I wouldn’t. Besides, she’s not ready for a nursing home! She’s the original Energizer Bunny and still is busy as a bee!”
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Indeed, she's shown here last September with
Sonequa Martin-Green at the "Star Trek: Discovery" premiere. She appeared in the movie "White Orchid," released in February, and worked in three upcoming projects — "Mr. Malevolent, Unbelievable!!!!!," "Noah’s Room," and "Drones, Clones and Pheromones."
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On May 5, the still-stunning actress was honored at the Music Through the Decades Gala in Temecula, Calif., a charity event for children with autism. Said Bell: “Nichelle may have slowed down a little but she still has a packed schedule!”
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Bell insisted Nichelle’s son “doesn’t have two nickels to rub together” and is after her fortune. “He lives somewhere in New Mexico. He has never shown up for Mother’s Day, hasn’t called his mom on her birthday,” Bell claimed. “That’s not a loving, caring son!
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“He just wants me out of the picture. He wants me removed as her manager and he wants to take over her estate!” Meanwhile, Kyle claims his mom suffers from severe short-term memory loss, has been confined to a wheelchair at times and needs constant, round-the-clock care.
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“Certain individuals have unduly exerted themselves into Ms. Nichols’ life to her detriment,” he charged — but did not name names. Kyle’s lawyer also declined to comment on the lawsuit. (Nichelle's shown here with "The Next Generation" star Michael Dorn.)
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A source close to Nichelle told The ENQUIRER that, while she “has relied upon other people to take care of things for her, she is not infirm. Nichelle still loves going out to meet her fans at conventions and tell them stories about her time on 'Star Trek,' and she wants to continue to do that as long as she can!”
Nichelle Nichols — who as sexy communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" boldly went where no prior African-American actress had gone on prime-time TV — finds herself entangled in a ferocious war over her $10 million fortune!
Photo credit: Getty Images/Mega
In an explosive lawsuit, the actress’ son Kyle Johnson claims his mom is being used as a cash cow by hangers-on preying on her dementia. But her longtime manager Gilbert Bell claims former actor Kyle (left, in 1969's "The Learning Tree") is trying to lock away his mom in a nursing home so he can get his hands on her money and sell off her property!
Photo credit: Getty Images
“Kyle has been trying to put her in a nursing home for eight years now,” Bell told a source for
The National ENQUIRER. “He wants to put her away and sell her home.” Bell said the actress has always been fearful of being trapped in a nursing home.
“Nichelle made me promise many years ago, ‘Whatever you do, please don’t put me in a nursing home!’” he insists. “And I told her I wouldn’t. Besides, she’s not ready for a nursing home! She’s the original Energizer Bunny and still is busy as a bee!”
Indeed, she's shown here last September with
Sonequa Martin-Green at the "Star Trek: Discovery" premiere. She appeared in the movie "White Orchid," released in February, and worked in three upcoming projects — "Mr. Malevolent, Unbelievable!!!!!," "Noah’s Room," and "Drones, Clones and Pheromones."
On May 5, the still-stunning actress was honored at the Music Through the Decades Gala in Temecula, Calif., a charity event for children with autism. Said Bell: “Nichelle may have slowed down a little but she still has a packed schedule!”
Bell insisted Nichelle’s son “doesn’t have two nickels to rub together” and is after her fortune. “He lives somewhere in New Mexico. He has never shown up for Mother’s Day, hasn’t called his mom on her birthday,” Bell claimed. “That’s not a loving, caring son!
“He just wants me out of the picture. He wants me removed as her manager and he wants to take over her estate!” Meanwhile, Kyle claims his mom suffers from severe short-term memory loss, has been confined to a wheelchair at times and needs constant, round-the-clock care.
“Certain individuals have unduly exerted themselves into Ms. Nichols’ life to her detriment,” he charged — but did not name names. Kyle’s lawyer also declined to comment on the lawsuit. (Nichelle's shown here with "The Next Generation" star Michael Dorn.)
A source close to Nichelle told The ENQUIRER that, while she “has relied upon other people to take care of things for her, she is not infirm. Nichelle still loves going out to meet her fans at conventions and tell them stories about her time on 'Star Trek,' and she wants to continue to do that as long as she can!”
