Friday, February 27, 2015

Leonard Nimoy, R. I. P.

Leonard Nimoy, RIP: American actor Leonard Nimoy, best remembered for playing Spock on Star Trek, died today at the age of 83. He passed away in his home in Los Angeles as a result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

11 comments:

Deb said...

R.I.P. Mr. Spock. You really did livekng and prosper.

Max Allan Collins said...

A sad day for the original generation of STAR TREK fans. My wife Barb and I saw him in a number of plays (including SHERLOCK HOLMES) and I was lucky enough to meet him several times when we were both working on comic book projects. Most memorably, Barb and I went to a political rally (McGovern) where he spoke eloquently.

Unknown said...

I got a kick out of seeing him in a Rocketman serial, ZOMBIES OF THE STRATOSPHERE, I believe.

Mel Odom said...

This is one of those icons you'll always remember. Like August 16, 1977. Don't know that the date will stick as much, but this is a big loss.

Jeff Meyerson said...

Cigarettes kill.

RIP

Jeff

Cap'n Bob said...

I'm sorry to hear this. I just saw an interview with him and he was an engaging subject.

Kevin R. Tipple said...

Came home to this horrible news.

Dan said...

Jeff the guy was 83... which seems like a ripe old age except to guys who are 82.

George said...

"Mr. Spock" was an iconic character. I thought it was great that Leonard Nimoy was included in the recent "reboot" movies of STAR TREK.

Toby O'B said...

My brother and I were texting about him after we heard the news and we figured his character in the 'Columbo' episode had to be the most incompetent killer ever on that show. He did kill two people, but not his intended target.

I posted six of my favorite one-shot TV characters of his on my TV blog and that Dr. Mayfield topped the list. I also included two TV movies I'd recommend - "Assault On The Wayne" & "The Alpha Caper".

Unknown said...

Never saw The Alpha Caper, but I remember liking Assault on the Wayne a good bit.