Actor Leonard Nimoy, Spock of Star Trek, is Dead at 83

[[Coi] Mr.CLuBBeR]

He lived long and prospered

Today is a sad day, as the universe just lost Leonard Nimoy, the actor best known for his role as Mr. Spock on Star Trek. According to reports, he passed away at his home this morning as the result of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy announced last year that he was battling the disease, blaming it on years of smoking, which he had given up around three decades ago.
Nimoy's grandson confirmed the news on Nimoy's verified Twitter account.
"Hi all, as you all know, my Grandpa passed away this morning at 8:40 from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was an extraordinary man, husband, grandfather, brother, actor, author-the list goes on- and friend. Thank you for the warm condolences. May you all LLAP. - Dani
"P.S. I will be putting special shirts up on our site, SHOPLLAP.com, where all of the proceeds will go to the COPD Foundation. I hope to hear from you all."
Star Trek premiered on NBC on September 8, 1966. Nimoy had been a star ever since, forever attached to the enduring character with long, pointy ears who served aboard the starship Enterprise, often offering Captain Kirk a logical outlook on situations without the interference of emotions.
As his grandson points out, Nimoy was also many other things, including a writer, photographer, film director, producer, singer, and of course a Twitter user. His last tweet posted last Monday reads, "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP."
Nimoy is survived by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy; children, Adam and Julie Nimoy; a stepson, Aaron Bay Schuck; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and an older brother, Melvin.
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