Leonard Nimoy, the legendary actor who gave life to the character Mr.Spock in the classic TV series Star Trek, has passed away on Friday, 27th February. The actor was 83-years-old at the time of death. According to CNN, the cause was death was a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Leonard Nimoy has left us an inspiring message as his last tweet.
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
Many actors and even the US president Barack Obama took to Twitter to share their grief
"Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy." —President Obama #LLAP
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 27, 2015
"I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."
-William Shatner http://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 27, 2015
It is with sadness that I heard of Leonard Nimoy's death. I was lucky to spend many happy, inspiring hours with him. He won't be forgotten.
— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy brought us one of the greatest, noblest characters in the history of American storytelling. Someone find the Genesis planet.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) February 27, 2015
Live long and prosper, Mr. Spock!
[Via: CNN / Photo: Wiki Commons]