Actor, writer, director, singer and poet Leonard Nimoy died at home on Feb. 27 from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 83. Nimoy was best known for his portrayal of Vulcan First Officer Spock in the original “Star Trek” series and ensuing film franchise.
In addition to acting, Nimoy also directed the third and fourth installments of the aforementioned film series as well as 1997s “Three Men and a Baby.”
Nimoy was also an avid writer. In addition to an array of poems, Nimoy published two autobiographies: “I Am Not Spock” in 1977 and “I Am Spock” in 1995.
Following the news of his death, Nimoy’s twitter page was filled with posts of “live long and prosper,” the Vulcan catchphrase that Nimoy later adopted.
“I loved him like a brother,” “Star Trek” co-star William Shatner said on twitter, “We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.”
Even President Barack Obama ex-pressed grief over the stars passing, saying in a press release, “I loved Spock.”
It is clear from the outpouring of love that, while Nimoy lived long, it was those he touched with his life and his career that truly prospered.