Famous ‘Star Trek’ star Leonard Nimoy passes away at 83

Leonard Nimoy has passed away at the age of 83 following a brief illness. Nimoy most famously portrayed Spock in the Star Trek TV Series and the films that followed.

According to the New York Times, who reported his death, Nimoy had been hospitalized earlier this week with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Born in 1931, Nimoy left an unforgettable mark on pop culture which has exploded beyond the scope of just Trek, not limited to the Vulcan signature salute and blessing: “Live long and prosper.”

“I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love,” tweeted William Shatner, who co-starred with Nimoy as Captain James T. Kirk.

“He created a role that nobody else could play. Multitalented writer,actor,director. A terrific&sweet man. RIP Leonard Nimoy #Spock #StarTrek” – Larry King  @kingsthings

Nimoy’s final tweet is making the rounds on the Internet:

A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015