Nichelle Nichols, who played the iconic Lieutenant Uhura, on Star Trek died on Saturday, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson. She was 89 years old. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away,” the statement read. “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.” IN MEMORIAM 2022: 100 GREAT CELEBRITIES WHO DIED THIS YEAR! Many of her famous costars took to social…