Leonard Nimoy: “Star Trek” Co-Stars William Shatner and George Takei Remember Their Friend
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CBS via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Leonard Nimoy died on Friday at the age of 83, and Hollywood is reeling from the loss.
Flowers will be placed on his Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and many of his fellow actors expressed their condolences on social media.
“I loved him like a brother,” his Star Trek co-star William Shatner wrote on Facebook. “We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.”
Star Trek co-star George Takei also posted on Facebook saying, “We return you now to the stars, Leonard. You taught us to “Live Long And Prosper,” and you indeed did, friend. I shall miss you in so many, many ways.”
Best known for playing Spock in Star Trek on TV and in film, the actor also worked in the theater, portraying Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and published poetry and books of photography.
Here are some reactions below:
I shall truly miss Leonard Nimoy. He gave us a great gift that will last for ages. A good soul and kind man. RIP
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) February 27, 2015
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
RIP Leonard Nimoy. So many of us at NASA were inspired by Star Trek. Boldly go… http://t.co/qpeH5BTzQc pic.twitter.com/nMmFMKYv1L
— NASA (@NASA) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy brought us one of the greatest, noblest characters in the history of American storytelling. Someone find the Genesis planet.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy will always be a beloved legend