George Takei's Friendship With Nichelle Nichols Began Before Star Trek

George Takei and Nichelle Nichols starred together on “Star Trek.”

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However, on Monday, Takei took to Twitter with a touching tribute.

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He explained that their friendship began before “Star Trek.”

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George had been doing a civil rights musical called “Fly Blackbird” in Los Angeles.

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The first time he met her is when she came backstage.

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He recalled that she was “stunningly beautiful” and noticed her “afro” hair……………..

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He said that many women had “conked” their hair at the time, but not Nichols.

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“It was natural, it was proud, and it was glorious,” he wrote.

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“I knew right then that she was a singular individual,” he added of his late costar.

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