R.I.P. Leonard Nimoy has died

rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7

9 years ago

What a memorable character he created in Mr. Spock, no one could have replaced him.

Sad to see him leave this life.

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blfenton
9 years ago
I was and am a Star Trek fan. It's sad to think that Leonard Nimoy and Mr Spock are gone.
Zipper_TX
9 years ago
I've been a fan since the tv series. RIP Mr. Spock!
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prairie_rose
9 years ago
Live long and Prosper. RIP Mr. Spock.
dbarron
9 years ago
I knew he was getting old from his appearances in the last two ST movies, but I didn't know he was that old. A vulcan salute to you sir!
sjerin
9 years ago
I'll be waiting to see how "The Big Bang Theory" deals with this, and so soon after the actress who plays Howard's mom died. Rest in peace, Mr. Nimoy.
caroline94535
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I just read this on Newser. I cried.

They had this to say at the end of the article "...aforementioned Vulcan salute? That was his idea, the Times notes; he based it on a Hebrew blessing. As Kotaku notes, Nimoy's last tweet, from Feb. 22, "is pretty perfect": "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP."
justlinda
9 years ago
A trekkie here from the moment I watched the original. RIP
WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
9 years ago
Mr. Nimoy was a wonderful actor. Everyone will always remember his superb portrayal of Mr. Spock. I will never forget a phrase he used in a long-ago Star Trek episode: "Change is the essential process of all progress." That was such an epiphany for me, and it certainly is true and will always be true. I am very saddened by his death.
rob333 (zone 7b)
9 years ago
sorry to hear this. I like the lolcats tribute to him. I really like his last tweet. totally cool! I can has cheezburger tribute
ntt_hou
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
It's so sad to hear the news. We could never forget Mr. Spock. No one can do it as well as Mr. Nimoy.

When I was taking drafting, I chose to draw the original Enterprise for our final project in Autocad class. I still have the project somewhere.

I'm surprised to see so many trekkies here on KT. I'm a big fan too. Although, the only things I collect on Star Trek are the TV series & Movies on DVD.
fran1523
9 years ago
I loved the original series which was ahead of its time RIP Mr. Spock
janey_alabama
9 years ago
My husband is a big Star Trek fan. RIP
blfenton
9 years ago
I just finished watching InnerSPACE on the Space channel and they did a half hour tribute to Leonard Nimoy.

I wonder if there is enough of the season left to do something on The Big Bang Theory.
vicsgirl
9 years ago
My late brother and I loved watching Star Trek. My hubby loves it, too. RIP, you brought a lot of joy to the world, Mr. Nimoy.

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