“Star Trek” actor Leonard Nimoy, who was best known for his role as Spock in the iconic series, has died at the age of 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed to the New York Times that he passed away earlier (Feb. 27) at his home in Bel Air.
According to his wife, the star’s death was due to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. He was reportedly hospitalized earlier this week. Leonard had been open about his condition and publicly addressed it a week after his diagnosis last year. “Just can’t walk distances.
Love my life, family, friends and followers,” he tweeted. In recent years, he had become very active on Twitter, and posted his last message just a few days ago. “A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory. LLAP,” he wrote on Monday (Feb. 23).
The actor portrayed his beloved “Star Trek” character for 40 years, reprising his role in 2009’s “Star Trek” and “Star Trek Into Darkness” in 2013. Off-screen, he was an accomplished writer, publishing books of poetry, photography, and autobiographies. He also directed the 1987 movie “Three Men and a Baby.”
