Leonard Nimoy Dead: Twitter Reactions to Death of Star Trek?s Mr. Spock from Celebrities and Public Figures

The death of Leonard Nimoy, the legendary director and actor known worldwide for his iconic role as Star Trek’s Mr. Spock at age 83 has brought forth an outpouring of reactions on Twitter as celebrities and public figures share their condolences, tributes and memories. Here is a roundup of what is being said of the beloved icon. The sad news broke on Friday, February 27th. According to multiple news reports quoting family members — including his wife, Susan Nimoy and his son, Adam Nimoy — Leonard Nimoy died at his home in Bel Air, California from end-stage COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Additionally, a statement from his granddaughter was posted on his official Twitter account. To say the role of Mr. Spock, the Vulcan, of the classic, original 1960s Star Trek TV series was enshrined in our pop culture is an understatement, as evidenced by the reaction to the death of the actor, director, photographer, writer, musican — indeed, a Renaissance man. He went on to an illustrious career in all those artistic endeavors after his years on the television program that has launched a decades-long franchise, and many catchphrases including the Vulcan greeting, “Live Long and Prosper,” or LLAP […]

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