Leonard Nimoy started reporting similar issues in early 2014. Leonard Nimoy's Final Tweet Will Make You Cry. Not soon enough. Brent Spiner also defined Data as no other could. Among his many other qualities, Spock was one of the first extraterrestrials in the mass media who was depicted as friendly, rather than a rampaging invader. President Obama gives the Vulcan salute with Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on Star Trek. He is a prolific author of science fiction as well as science and space-related articles. His character lives on in new actors in the reboot films and fan series like, Star Trek Continues, and his spirit soars on board the International Space Station. I loved Spock. Leonard Nimoy’s Death – Cause and Date. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the legions of Star Trek fans around the world,” said NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden in a statement released by the space agency. LLAP. Wish I never had. He also worked behind the camera, too, sitting in the director's chair for "3 Men and a Baby" (1987), which starred Tom Selleck, Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg. It will be as important to mankind tomorrow as the discovery of America was in its day.”, The enormous influence of Star Trek can be seen in the fact that NASA’s first space shuttle was named after the fictional starship Enterprise. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy. Photo Credit: Wikimedia. Don’t smoke. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. Stay smoke free!! He became known for his portrayal of the logical Mr. Spock on the 1966-1969 Star Trek series, during which time he received three Emmy Award nominations. LLAP," the actor tweeted. U.S. sees over 69,000 new virus cases – most in a single day since July, New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern wins second term in election landslide, Trump was warned Giuliani was target of Russian disinformation campaign, Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo makes announcement, Trump rallies in Wisconsin after state sees record-high COVID cases, Man who spent 23 years in prison for stealing hedge clippers gets parole, What we've learned about Barrett's views on abortion cases, Senator repeatedly mispronounces Kamala Harris' name, Shark Lab tags record number of sharks off Southern Calif. coast, Battleground Tracker: Latest polls, state of the race and more, 5 things to know about CBS News' 2020 Battleground Tracker, CBS News coverage of voting rights issues. I have COPD. He was 83 years old. Don't smoke. Leonard Nimoy left this poignant message a little over a month before his tragic death. I did. Be in the know. In 2009, he returned as Mr. Spock in a big-screen adaptation of "Star Trek," with Zachary Quinto playing a younger version of Spock. A lifelong science fiction fan, Roddenberry wanted to bring real science fiction to television, as opposed to the childish fare that had permeated the screen for decades. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD, according to the CDC. LLAP, — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) April 26, 2014, Quitting smoking? We hope we are helping to form the concept that present space attempts are not wasted money—or that future interplanetary space travel is not just ‘wild fiction’. LLAP." About a month before his death… I went thru a program to quit cigs. One can only hope that, maybe, the attention paid to Nimoy’s passing might inspire Congress to properly fund NASA and get the Orion capsule flying with crew on board as soon as possible, so that, soon, the United States can once again will boldly go where no one has gone before. Nimoy also took on music -- releasing five albums throughout his career. Stargate had Teal’c. LLAP pic.twitter.com/CsHAtmtDnz, A life is like a garden. Nimoy is survived by his second wife, two children, Adam and Julie Nimoy, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. LLAP — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) November 17, 2014, Describing his life and how he continued to be affected by the disease he said: "I'm doing OK. Just can't walk distances.

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