Star Trek Veterans React To Death Of Leonard Nimoy
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - The death of Leonard Nimoy, the beloved "Star Trek" star known for his pointy-ears and signature "live long and prosper" parting has set off a wave of grief for fans and veterans of the franchise.
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Many of the show veterans are active on Twitter, and used the forum to say goodbye, including the man who was Spock's commanding officer on the Enterprise.
"I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 27, 2015
-William Shatner http://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp
And a fellow crew member with more than a million and a half twitter followers:
Rest in peace with the stars, my dear friend. pic.twitter.com/D2dVG6I9Xi
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 27, 2015
Also among those expressing his grief is the man who played Spock in the most recent Star Trek films:
my heart is broken. i love you profoundly my dear friend. and i will miss you everyday. may flights… https://t.co/WPJmt1X4ox
— Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto) February 27, 2015
And several generations of 'Start Trek the Next Generation':
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.
— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) February 27, 2015
Farewell Leonard. Glad I knew you. Thinking of Susan, Adam, and his entire family. And his vast extended family of Star Trek.
— Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) February 27, 2015
God Bless You, Leonard Nimoy... May Angels guide thee to thy rest!#agoodman
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) February 27, 2015
#talented
#funny
#awesome
We stood on your shoulders, and wouldn't have had a galaxy to explore if you hadn't been there, first. Thank you, Leonard, Rest in peace.
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) February 27, 2015
#LLAP RIP to the best First Officer. @TheRealNimoy
— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) February 27, 2015
And veterans of the 'Voyager' series:
RIP, Mr. Nimoy.
— Jeri Ryan (@JeriLRyan) February 27, 2015
You really did live long and prosper, and we were all the richer for it.
A sad day for all of us. Live long and prosper ... then rest in peace. http://t.co/oU5B9HM7Oj
— Robert Picardo (@RobertPicardo) February 27, 2015
Even the SF-Based Starfleet Academy payed tribute:
He lived long and prospered.
— Starfleet Academy™ (@UFoP_Academy) February 27, 2015
Rest in peace Leonard Nimoy.#Spock pic.twitter.com/bsp6gZRwcA
A note was posted by Nimoy's Grandson on the actor's personal twitter account:
Leonard Nimoy 1931-2015
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 27, 2015
Read: http://t.co/pw7zYRRlts
Nimoy was 82 years old when he died. A few years ago, he sat down with our CW station (then known as KBHK) to recount his memories of the show. Here's a look at part one of that show:
You can see the rest on YouTube.