Legendary actor Leonard Nimoy, famous for his role as "Spock" in the Science fiction TV series and movie saga "Star Trek", passed away on Friday, 27 February at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. He was 83.
He was suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to his family members.
In 2014, Nimoy had said his lung disease was due to his smoking habit.
Days before his death, on 23 February, the actor had tweeted:
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
US President Barack Obama, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyamani, Seth Green, Patrick Stewart and many other celebs paid tributes to the legendary actor.
Check out reaction of the celebs below:
Barack Obama
"Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy." —President Obama #LLAP
The eyebrows....the ears....the Vulcan....just got beamed up for good....& leaves behind a void. RIP Mr. Nimoy. pic.twitter.com/TXIRW1J2xA — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 27, 2015
Dr Sriram Nene
Am sad that Leonard Nimoy passed on. Star Trek defined a whole generation of sci fi fans and as Spock, he was an icon. RIP
Shirish Kunder
#RIPLeonardNimoy Did you know Leonard Nimoy was the only member of the original cast to reprise his role in the 2009 Star Trek reboot?
Priyamani
RIP #Spock !!!cannot believe that THE SPOCK is not amongst us!Thank u for making Spock alive through you!RIP mr Nimoy!!
Patrick Stewart
It is with sadness that I heard of Leonard Nimoy's death. I was lucky to spend many happy, inspiring hours with him. He won't be forgotten. Elijah Wood Live long and prosper. So long, Mr. Nimoy.
Farewell, Leonard Nimoy. You inspired us to always keep reaching for the final frontier. #RIPNimoy pic.twitter.com/P7KkDGBehd — Intel (@intel) February 27, 2015
Seth Green
Well done, sir. Many thanks for all you gave us. You'll be greatly missed & forever remembered.
Dana Delany
I first fell for @TheRealNimoy when I was 11 & saw him in Fiddler on the Roof at the Melody Tent on Cape Cod. He was a wonderful actor.
Words cannot describe what a wonderful human @TheRealNimoy was. He will be missed.
"The miracle is this: the more we share, the more we have." —Leonard Nimoy pic.twitter.com/MqmodXjqk3 — Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) February 28, 2015
Chris Hadfield
Leonard, you lived long and prospered, and were an inspiration to me and to millions. Rest in peace.
Zachary Quinto
my heart is broken. i love you profoundly my dear friend. and i will miss you everyday. may flights...
Gary Shteyngart
Leonard Nimoy has died. I've set my phaser on "weep."
pic.twitter.com/sMxOZNyq1u — Jon Daly (@jondaly) February 27, 2015
Pegg News
"RIP Leonard. Lived long and prospered"
Erin Sanders
Dear Mr. Nimoy, you feel like an old friend. You will live long (& prosper) in the hearts of many. RIP.
You were a major part of my childhood. You lived long and we prospered. Godspeed Mr. Nimoy. Love to @TheRealNimoy pic.twitter.com/15g7T1Rj7O — Steve Byrne (@stevebyrnelive) February 27, 2015
Watch Leonard Nemoy explain Spock's secret Jewish origins: http://t.co/vdffOIe2RQ pic.twitter.com/q3mTsZR7ih
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) February 28, 2015
Leonard Nimoy, Spock of 'Star Trek', leaves legacy beyond science-fiction http://t.co/keVPArcqeT pic.twitter.com/08PRbr0w6M — Hindustan Times (@htTweets) February 28, 2015
And the colour of #thedress is... http://t.co/JjDiEtNgns pic.twitter.com/ZLoSkFmA2b
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) February 28, 2015
