Nichelle Nichols' Family Receives $13 Million in Death Lawsuit

WHO:

Giant Freakin Robot - Nichelle Nichols, a Star Trek icon, known for her role as Uhura.

TMZ - The family of Nichelle Nichols.

WHAT:

Giant Freakin Robot - The family of Nichelle Nichols was awarded $13 million in a wrongful death lawsuit.

TMZ - A jury awarded Nichols' estate $13 million as a result of the lawsuit against Gila Medical Center.

WHERE:

TMZ - The lawsuit was filed against Gila Medical Center located in Silver City.

WHEN:

TMZ - The wrongful death lawsuit was decided by a jury in 2026.

WHY:

TMZ - The lawsuit was a wrongful death claim against the medical center.

HOW:

TMZ - The outcome was determined by a jury's decision in the lawsuit.

(UPDATED June 6, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Nichelle Nichols' family has been awarded $13 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against Gila Medical Center, located in Silver City. A jury reached this decision in 2026, recognizing the claim brought forth by Nichols' estate. Nichols, best known for her iconic role as Uhura in Star Trek, passed away, prompting the legal action.