Local Trekkies Watching for Updates on Nichelle (Lt. Uhura) Nichols

Are we about to lose another original "Star Trek" cast member? We lost Leonard Nimoy earlier this year, and now Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura) has suffered - what they're referring to as - a mild stroke.

Messages from around the world have been sent.....she was told of the outpouring of well-wishes her fans & admirers have been giving and she smiled, saying she would like to see her Facebook messages.

Lansing Trekkies & fans are awaiting updates.....and if you're one, you should send her your support...she reads ALL her messages.

Check out the complete tale - and updates - by CLICKING HERE.

She and William Shatner shared the first interracial kiss in 1968 on a famous episode of "Star Trek" and was even coaxed into remaining on the show by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after she expressed a desire to leave and return to the stage.