Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek's Spock, dead at 83

**Catty1** · 02-27-2015, 11:38 AM

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/leonard-...t-83-1.2975593

CBC News Posted: Feb 27, 2015 12:18 PM ET Last Updated: Feb 27, 2015 12:33 PM ET

Actor Leonard Nimoy played the iconic character Spock from the Star Trek TV and film series, and was known for the trademark Vulcan proverb, 'Live long and prosper.' (Bertil Unger/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Leonard Nimoy, the actor, author and director best known for his portrayal of the ultra-logical character Spock in the TV series Star Trek has died at the age of 83.
His wife Susan Bay Nimoy confirmed to the New York Times that her husband died Friday morning at their Los Angeles home of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Nimoy said last year that he had been diagnosed with lung disease and was "doing OK."
Nimoy played Spock on the original Star Trek series from 1966 to 1969, and resurrected the iconic character in a host of subsequent movies, video games and cameo appearances spanning decades.
The character's well-known Vulcan proverb "Live long and prosper" as well as Nimoy's trademark Vulcan salute helped cement him as a pop culture icon.
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**Felicia's Mom** · 02-27-2015, 12:40 PM

I am sorry. RIP Mr Spock.

**Karen** · 02-27-2015, 01:37 PM

Rest in peace, sir! I met him once, and have a signed book of his poetry!

**RICHARD** · 02-27-2015, 01:51 PM

A link to the stuff around Lost Angeles that Nimoy is noted for.

The Nimoy theater was under construction when I moved from there and is a Must Do, on my list.

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/enterta...294396501.html

He is trekking amongst the stars, here on earth and above.

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 02-27-2015, 04:31 PM

Ah, Spock was a favorite of mine on Star Trek!!! I like the original series far better than all the spin offs. A lot of the original cast have already passed: Bones and Scotty were also favorites of mine. They are getting to explore the real stars now and without a space ship!!! RIP Spock!!!

**Karen** · 02-27-2015, 05:40 PM

What some people do not know is he was a native Bostonian, and grew up here, and even attended some college here before hewing to LA!

**chocolatepuppy** · 02-28-2015, 01:05 PM

RIP Spock.

Star Trek, what a great show that was.

**Alysser** · 02-28-2015, 05:50 PM

I learned to appreciate Star Trek when I was maybe 16 years old after watching it for many years with my Dad. I didn't really get all the philosophical and deep-thinking until then. Spock, I can easily changed a lot of things for me. Leonard Nimoy's death is heartbreaking. R.I.P Mr. Spock. You will me sorely missed.

**kaycountrygal** · 02-28-2015, 07:01 PM

The original Star Trek was a favorite show of mine and I always liked Spock-- "live long and prosper" I can't do the fingers like him. Can you?

**Karen** · 02-28-2015, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by kaycountrygal

The original Star Trek was a favorite show of mine and I always liked Spock-- "live long and prosper" I can't do the fingers like him. Can you?

Paul always thought it would be more logical for it to be "Live Well and Prosper" as a long life but being sickly would not be good! I can absolutely do the fingers like him!