Yesterday, we lost an acting legend. Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing the role of the original Spock, has passed away on the 27th of February, 2015.
His career started in 1951 with Queen for a Day and Rhubarb, ending in 2013 with Star Trek: Into Darkness; taking the role of Spock Prime.
Leonard did a lot of work, after his role as Spock ended, he went to do more acting jobs and most prominently, a director. After his character's death in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan, he went on to direct the third Star Trek movie. Followed by the second most successful Star Trek film (critically and financially) after the 2009 Star Trek film; Star Trek: The Voyage Home. Other films that he directed included Three Men and a Baby, the highest grossing film of 1987. Collectively these directing successes lead him to not only become a star actor, but also a star director. Overall he directed 6 films and appeared on numerous TV shows and additional movies.
Come the new Star Trek, a new actor had appeared to play the role of Spock; Zachary Quinto. Soon after, Leonard decided to officially retire the character of Spock so that Zachary could fully bathe in the glory that is Spock.
Leonard maintained an active Twitter account. With his final tweet reading:
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP (Live Long and Prosper".
- Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimey, Twitter)
Farewell Leonard, the world is a worse place without you. May you rest in peace.
Leonard Nimoy, 1931 - 2015.
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