News Leonard Nimoy dies at 83

[ex-orbinaut]

Sad to see him go, grew up with him.

N.

This is a shock, I didn't know he was unwell, nor how old he was. Me and my friends all grew up with him on Star Trek, and he was in a few good movies, too, like Invasion of teh Body Snatchers (70s version) and an adaptation of Huxley's Brave New World. RIP.

(Also, he was the REAL Spock, to quote Sheldon Cooper, "Live long and suck it, Zachary Quinto!")

Thank you Leonard, for your talent, your humor, and that wonderful voice...those of us who grew up with you will remember you always.

:ditto: I really cannot express any sentiment regarding any better than this.

RIP Leonard Nimoy.

There's a petition up on change.org to get the IAU to name a star after Leonard Nimoy. I signed without hesitation.
https://www.change.org/p/nasa-name-a-star-after-leonard-nimoy

For Nimoy's Star. Done.

 

[Izack]

I am greatly saddened by this. Spock was an early role-model for me - always thoughtful, constantly observing and attempting to mentally unravel concepts and situations.

Outside of that particularly famous role, the man was a fine actor, and his voice was immediately recognisable in whatever narration it appeared in.

 

[Andy44]

Oh yes, how could I forget, In Search Of, one of my favorite shows to watch with my dad when I little!

In fact a coupld of weeks ago at work I was telling my friends that they should bring the show back, but only if Nimoy hosts it again...

In the days before Mythbusters and stupid reality shows, this was we watched to get creeped out and make us think.

You can hear his voice at 1:40.

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Also, I'll say this: In the phenomenal disaster of a film that was Star Trek V, the one bright spot was near the climactic scene when Spock calls the alien on his BS and asks, "What does a god need with a starship?" That was classic Spock.

 

[dbeachy1]

William Shatner retweeted this picture today:

 

[n122vu]

Shatner spoke there as if Nimoy had already passed. If that was actually 2 days before he died then Shatner must've been convinced he wasn't going to make it.

I thought the same. Incidentally, I had heard earlier in the week he had been admitted to the hospital. Sadly, when I heard that news, I brushed it off thinking he was in good health and would likely be released soon. I had no idea the severity of his illness.

 

[Codz]

We have lost a truly great actor and human being. Hopefully even in death, he will continue to inspire generations of people of all backgrounds to never stop reaching outward and upward. Rest in Peace.

 

[TMac3000]

"Live long and suck it, Zachary Quinto!"

I remember Sheldon complaining about Quinto, but I don't remember him saying that:lol:

 

[Linguofreak]

I feel some reference to Spock's death scene in Wrath of Khan ought to be made, but I don't recall the movie well enough to know what would be appropriate.

 

[TMac3000]

I feel some reference to Spock's death scene in Wrath of Khan ought to be made, but I don't recall the movie well enough to know what would be appropriate.

Leonard, you have been, and always will be, our friend.

 

[Zatnikitelman]

Cagle (noted current-events cartoonist) did a series about Leonard Nimoy. I won't post them all, but number 4 was the best. I cried:
http://www.cagle.com/news/leonard-nimoy/page/4/

 

[PhantomCruiser]

"He's not really dead. As long as we remember him" -Dr. McCoy

 

[Zatnikitelman]

https://twitter.com/WilliamShatner/status/630378046806102016/photo/1
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