Star Trek's Mr Spock, dies

[Bombay]

US actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr Spock in the cult sci-fi series Star Trek, has died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, his family has said.

His son, Adam, said he died of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Friday morning.

Nimoy had a long career as both an actor and director.

However he was best known for his portrayal of the half-human, half-Vulcan character in both the TV franchise and series of films.

Last year, the actor revealed he was suffering from chronic lung disease, despite stopping smoking more than 20 years ago.

It was reported earlier this week he had been taken to hospital on 19 February after suffering from chest pains.

He later tweeted: "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory."

He signed off with "LLAP" - a reference to his character's famous catchphrase, "Live long and prosper". It was to be his final tweet.

[LovelyLadyLux]

The entire Star Trek series was definitely ground breaking and Leonard Nimoy played a terrific Spock.

RIP Leonard (aka Spock)

[Bullet Magnet]

One of those people you expect will always be around.
I remember another phrase he used. "Keep Watching the Sky's"..
RIP Leonard Nimoy.

https://twitter.com/TheRealNimoy/status ... 48/photo/1

[Bombay]

To quote Kirk, "of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... human."

[Who2]

' PAX VOBISCUM'….

[Scottishtourist]

I honestly feel as though part of my childhood has died along with him!

My dad just LOVED Star Trek.As children we were brought up on a diet of it..cos dad "controlled"the telly!

We'd all sit down beside the coal fire and be transported to "outer space."

He loved them all!Kirk,Spock,McCoy,Scotty,Sulu,Uhuru...especially Uhuru!

He was never keen on the more modern ones,Jean Luc Picard et al!
Neither was I,to be honest.

RIP Leonard Nimoy.
You enthralled a whole generation..and encouraged us to believe that there is life on other planets.

P.s. he was interviewed by some talk-show host(can't remember which one)
Very pleasant,good chat show guest(no pointed ears on show!)
My mum seemed to get all "hot and bothered!"Reckoned he was a "smasher!"..in other words..a very handsome man,lol.

[Dusak]

A truly great all round performer. The Vulcan Empire has suffered a great loss. RIP.

[jewel]

A lovely man....conservationist, vegan, and a supporter of "sea shepherd"