Leonard Nimoy, the actor known best for his stoic portrayal of the logical Mr. Spock from the Star Trek series, died Friday at his home in Bel Air, California. He had been hospitalized earlier this week due to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83.
Nimoy’s legacy will live on as the beloved Spock, but the actor’s talents were far from limited. He tried his hand at music, photography and writing, both poetry and autobiographies. He also directed and helped write Star Trek III: The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
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More recently, he lent his iconic voice to an episode of The Big Bang Theory and many other projects, starred in episodes of Fringe and appeared in cameo roles on two recent Star Trek films alongside Zachary Quinto as a younger Spock.
The man who was known everywhere as the half-Vulcan first officer of the Starship Enterprise is already being paid tribute by fans, friends and colleagues with “Live Long and Prosper” trending on various social media websites.
Here’s his eerie last tweet post just four days before his death:
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
Zachary Quinto, who portrayed Spock in two recent films had this to say:
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Mr. Spock
Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in the television series, "Star Trek."
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Leonard Nimoy with Fans
Leonard Nimoy always appreciated his loyal fan following. He stops to sign autographs at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Star Trek Into Darkness."
Leonard Nimoy, the Artist
In addition to acting, Leonard Nimoy enjoyed fine art and music. His digital print 'Red Apple' (center) adorns a wall at the Louis Stern Fine Arts booth as exibitors finalize preparations ahead of the opening of Paris Photo in Los Angeles, California.
Leonard Nimoy, the Photographer
Leonard Nimoy poses with his new book during a book signing of his first photography collection, "Shekhina."
Leonard Nimoy in 'Catlow'
Leonard Nimoy during the filming of the movie 'Catlow' in Almeria, Spain in 1970.
Live Long and Prosper
Actor Leonard Nimoy shows the Vulcan gesture as he arrives on the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of "Star Trek" at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Leonard Nimoy and William Shattner
Leonard Nimoy and his Star Trek co-star William Shatner and Nimoy's wife Susan have fun at the 19th Annual "Hollywood Charity Horse Show." in 2009.
Star Trek Turns 40
Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner promote the Star Trek 40th Anniversary on the TV Land network.
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