I had no idea that Nichelle Nichols' brother, Thomas Nichols, was one of the Heavens Gate Cult mass suicide victims.
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Nichols' younger brother, Thomas, was a member of the Heaven's Gate cult. He died on March 26, 1997, in the cult's mass suicide that purposely coincided with the passing of Comet Hale–Bopp. A member for 20 years, he frequently identified himself as Nichelle's brother in promotional materials released by the cult.
She lived a tremendous life and was far more then an actress on a 60's TV show.
She inspired girls to join the space program, stood up for human rights, tried to heal the rift between Shatner and the rest of the crew. Was extremely well spoken and kind.
RIP
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