She’s dead, Jim

[Mikey]

https://www.wsj.com/articles/nichelle-n ... 1659299710

[Bill in Houston]

She was a pioneer. A real leader. She commanded the dignity she deserved.
Rest peacefully Ms Nichols.

[LTS TRN 2]

And while we're piling on the appreciation of the tawny, tangy and tender dark hottie with the absurdly oversized earpiece, let me weigh in--If ever an aromatic V of splendid ebony thighs did rise--in that first interview with Gene, sucking him dry--launching beyond the furthest galaxy of Hollywood and its stars--to reach the unrivaled eternity of reruns, spin-offs and merchandizing. And it all started with her. :P