http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/20 ... ead-at-83/

Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing the role of Spock in the "Star Trek" movies and television series has died at age 83, his rep confirmed to FOX411.

Nimoy was taken to the hospital earlier this week and treated for lung disease. His son told the Associated Press he died in Los Angeles.

The actor wrote on Twitter last month that he suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, despite quitting smoking 30 years ago. On Sunday, he tweeted: "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP."


Thanks for everything Leonard. You will always live long and prosper.

RIP.

What???? Jeez! Just loved that guy!

Here some of Leonard's best musical moments, courtesy of Billboard:

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/ ... al-moments

RIP

Very sad to learn this. I've complained in the past about the word "iconic" being an overused adjective in pop culture contexts, but Spock--Nimoy's Spock--is on my short list of genuinely iconic creations.

Damn cigarettes.

RIP

I used to love watching him on "Mission Impossible" too.

RIP.

Long Live & Prosper

Very sad, Spock was/is an iconic part of Science Fiction and I grew up with Star Trek as a kid.

RIP mate

This . . . simple feeling, this sense of loss I'm sure that is not beyond all those who loved him and his work. R.I.P., Leonard, and thank you. Where ever you are now, may random chance operate in your favor.

RIP

Goodbye, Leonard. Rest well and properly.

I grew up with Star Trek. It's hard to remember a time when Star Trek wasn't in my life.

This is very sad news.

"The cosmic ballet goes on..."



Greatly saddened by this news. Farewell, Leonard Nimoy.

Personally, my favorite TV series of all-time. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) blew me away as a kid and fascinated me as an adult.

God Bless you my friend, may your soul travel to the heavens.

Rick A.

like an old friend passing....

he must have been about 1000 years old, in vulcan years that is.

So cool. So classy.

A sad passing.

Loved him in that Bangles video.

Directed one of the best Star Trek films as well.

R.I.P.

RIP...now he know the truth regarding ...In Search Of...

Deeply saddened by Mr. Nimoy's passing. I've always been struck how some of the most moving and emotionally affecting scenes from the tv show and movies involve a character who wasn't able to express emotion naturally--a tribute to terrific writing and Mr. Nimoy's great portrayal. Two that come to mind are the scene in "Plato's Children," in which Mr. Spock and Nurse Chapel are forced together and express their feelings for one another and the climactic scene toward the end of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," in which Spock assures Kirk, "I have been--and always shall be--your friend." RIP, Mr. Nimoy.

Buddy told me about it last night. I thought he was joking until he assured me ge was dead serious.

RIP LM.