We are saddened to learn that Leonard Nimoy has passed away.
Nimoy was something of a Renaissance Man: an actor, a poet, a musician, a director, a writer, and so much more. His love of acting began when he was just a boy of eight, and he worked in theater, television, and film for practically all of his life.
But he is a pop culture icon to most of the world (and genre fans especially) for his portrayal of Spock on Star Trek. That role—easily one of the most famous in science fiction—followed Nimoy throughout his life, and he was known for his kindness to fans and enthusiasts the world over.
Last year, Nimoy revealed that he had COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and he had been in and out of hospitals recently. He was taken to UCLA Medical Center on February 19th of this year, and passed away this morning at his home. He was 83 years old, and leaves behind a wife, two children (Julie and Adam Nimoy), one step-son, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Our condolences to his family, and to everyone who has been touched by his life.
Even in his final words to his audience, Nimoy was poetic and compassionate:
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
We’ll miss you, Mr. Nimoy. We can never thank you enough for the impact you have made.
I am not ashamed to admit that I am shedding tears right now.
You’ll live long and prosper in our memories….
He was such a big part of my childhood and young-adulthood. There doesn’t seem to be enough words to express the sense of loss his passing brings. My deepest condolences and sympathies are, of course, with his family in this time of grief. Leonard Nimoy, RIP sir. And thank you for all the memories and inspiration. You will be missed.
He lived long, and we all prospered because of it.
RIP Spock……. Leonard Nimoy was a legend and played so many great characters…from Spock to William Bell (on Fringe), as well as hosting “In Search of…”, a show I really enjoyed as a kid of the late 1970s.
oh no.. so sad.
llap
RIP Mr. Nimoy.
Sad sad news. RIP mr. Nimoy. you were one of my idols
very sad
NOOOOOOO….what, ackk, I hope he left some DNA behind, like on The Big Bang Theory, I don’t think we are too far removed from bringing him back into the world.
He did all the voicework for Civilization IV as well, which has always stuck in my mind. A sad day indeed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75oun5gvDAU&feature=player_detailpage#t=686
I haven’t seen it listed on any obituary yet, but a few yrs. ago on XM Radio Wed. nights, he also hosted/narrated a fabulous radio program on the religious music of Eastern European Jews. It was terrific.
Not looking forward to telling my kids this news.
He lived a good long life and prospered.
He will be missed.
Nimoy is gone.
Spock lives on forever.
RIP, Leonard, and thank you.
Oh so sad…but he had a wonderful legacy.
Rest in logical peace, Mr Spock.
Ironically, last week I rewatched Star Trek III for the first time ever on Blu-Ray, seeing Spock reborn.
Leonard will be missed. A truly great person. But Spock lives on. I hope there’ll still be people remembering Leonard in a 100 years.
This one grieves with thee.
Thank you, Mr. Spock.
I’ll be watching Star Trek IV tonight. Probably “Unification, Parts I & II” tomorrow. It seems the thing to do.
Unification is rather bittersweet, when you realize that even after his resurrection, Spock and his father kept fighting and arguing up until the Cardassian War. Then he took off to Romulus without even saying goodbye to his ailing father. And then Sarek died in sadness unable to express his love for his son.
Very sad news. As McCoy said “He’s not really dead. As long as we remember him.” Rest in peace Mr. Nimoy.
A class act all the way, he was a childhood–and adulthood–hero of mine. Rest in peace, Mr. Nimoy.
I’ve never been a Star Trek fan but he’ll always be a part of my good childhood memories. Rest in peace, Mr. Spock.
LLAP
“We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should be noted that in the midst of our sorrow, this death takes place in the shadow of a new life, the sunrise of a new world, a world that our beloved comrade gave his life to protect and nourish. He did not feel this sacrifice a vain or empty one. And we will not debate his profound wisdom at these proceedings. Of my friend, I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my travels… his was the most… Human.”
– James T. Kirk March, 2285
I’m sad today. One of my favorite actors has passed away. I’m going to be watching Star Trek III and IV this weekend. I’m still debating on watching II I’ve been sad and teary eyed already and I always cry when Spock dies even though I know he is reborn in the next film. Maybe I’ll throw in some Outerlimits too. LLAP Mr. Nimoy. Spock will have peace and a long life.
As I’ve posted on my own site today, I think I speak for all Star Trek fans when I say we’ll all be standing in for Doctor McCoy now, and carrying Spock’s katra within us forever.
Rest in peace, sir. We will miss you.
Devestating.
Two years ago I composed a tribute to Spock (http://youtu.be/Nu_A0wbbOKo ) – the second movement to a symphony. Today we are heartbroken. Live Long and Prosper in our memories.
@21: I’ve got it on now. It’s definitely poignant, almost painful. Lovely to see him, of course, but the pain etched on Mark Lenard’s face, and the tone of Leonard Nimoy’s voice, are heartbreaking.
He’s dead Jim.
Live long and prosper
:(