The 'Star Trek' community lost its most famous entity early Friday morning when legendary actor Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock in the sci-fi franchise, died due to complications of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). He was 83 years old.
Celebrities have started flooding Twitter with messages of mourning for Nimoy. He originated the role of the mixed human-Vulcan character of Spock almost 50 years ago when the TV series "Star Trek" premiered in 1966.
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— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) February 27, 2015
"I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love." -William Shatner https://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 27, 2015
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Leonard Nimoy. He died this morning at the age of 83 #LLAP pic.twitter.com/M5994t9HIL — Star Trek (@StarTrek) February 27, 2015
RIP Leonard Nimoy pic.twitter.com/uIcnvI8wNN — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 27, 2015
He created a role that nobody else could play. Multitalented writer,actor,director. A terrific&sweet man. RIP Leonard Nimoy #Spock #StarTrek — Larry King (@kingsthings) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy was more than Mr. Spock. But Mr. Spock is his gift to us all. Live long and prosper. HANX. — Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) February 27, 2015
#RIP @TheRealNimoy who popularized #space travel for generations to come so we may live long and prosper pic.twitter.com/UxWc3PVulO — Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) February 27, 2015
.@TheRealNimoy: A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
Leonard Nimoy, your legend will live long and prosper! #RIPLeonardNimoy — Michael Trucco (@MichaelTrucco) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy: he lived long and prospered. pic.twitter.com/8T2dLncAwu — Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) February 27, 2015
