Leonard Nimoy has passed away.

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Sci-fi Polk Guy Posts: 194
edited February 2015 in Music & Movies
The Star Trek universe has suffered a great loss. Leonard Nimoy has passed away.

http://www.biography.com/people/leonard-nimoy-9423757
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    Very sorry to hear this. Such a fine actor and human being, R.I.P. Leonard!
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    OMG - this is truly a bummer - great respect for Leonard Nimoy. RIP.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,018
    I heard he was sick but this is a shocker. R.I.P. He was a great actor, even before Star Trek, he was in westerns, etc. But his role in Star Trek was truly classic. When I was a kid, my Dad and I both loved Star Trek and wherever we were on Thursday night (I think it was,) we made darn sure we were home in time to watch Star Trek. So far ahead of its time its crazy. And Spock was one of the reasons it was truly special.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    He had been in the hospital a week, after an emergency call to his home... He was a good one.


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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited February 2015
    I may have to watch some of my old DVD rips of Star Trek tonight and find the series on Netflix or Hulu to watch again...

    He will be missed...

    I did enjoy him as a Character on Fringe for those few episodes he was in.
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    Yeah, Shocker when I saw this. He was one of the good ones! RIP
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  • woofiepaws
    woofiepaws Posts: 215
    Sad day.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    Sad indeed. RIP sir.

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    I wouldn't have guessed Shatner would have outlived him. RIP, thanks for contributing to a classic.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited February 2015
    Spock was probably my favorite character on Star Trek.

    His presentation/portrayal of the script writers words in some of the episodes was beyond phenominal. An example is when Spock meets Trulane in "The Squire of Gothos." If you haven't seen that episode, or at least that portion (in a while) here you go:

    http://youtu.be/3dYp7yeIZdA

    R.I.P Leonard Nimoy.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited February 2015
    Very Sad, One of the best. He was so important to what Star Trek great!

    my favorite Spock moment was in "Star Trek IV" the voyage home when he start cussing B)
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    A character that became round over time and peformed flawlessly. RIP Mr. Nemoy
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Nimoy....im a putz
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Nimoy....im a putz
    The first step in finding a cure is admitting the problem... there is hope for you yet. >:);)
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    He was a "surprise" speaker at the Star Trek convention back in Boston in the mid 80's. It was pure, blind luck, that we decided to go to THAT convention.
    Totally blown away when HE walked on stage! My friends and I just looked at each other with our mouths hanging open :o
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    deronb1 wrote: »
    Nimoy....im a putz
    The first step in finding a cure is admitting the problem... there is hope for you yet. >:);)

    Thanks John. Keepin the gun out of my mouth. :)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2015
    He lived long, he certainly prospered, and he will be missed. Of the three eldest, Shatner is the only one left, although Nichelle Nichols isn't far behind at 81.

    It is sad seeing the members of one of the most iconic shows of all time go. :'(

    But I pretty much knew when he came out and announced he had advanced COPD that he was pretty much on his way out. Cigarettes will come back to haunt you sooner or later.

    RIP Leonard Nimoy!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    Hermitism wrote: »
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    Thanks for that pic... I had no idea he had a Riviera. That was my first, and still among my favorite cars.

    I can now say I am just as cool as Mr. Spock! B)

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    Rest in Peace......that's not logical Captain.
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    edited February 2015
    Leonard Nimoy's last tweet:

    "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP"

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