Leonard Nimoy Dies; ‘Star Trek’ Star Was 83

“Star Trek” star Leonard Nimoy died Friday morning at the age of 83, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

A spokesperson for the actor told Access that Nimoy “passed away this morning after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his home in Bel Air. Mr. Nimoy was 83 years old.”

Nimoy’s wife, Susan, confirmed also confirmed the news to The Los Angeles Times.

Nimoy announced he suffered from the condition last year, blaming years of smoking for the diagnosis. The actor was hospitalized earlier this week.

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The actor’s son, Adam, also confirmed the news to the Associated Press on Friday morning.

Nimoy rose to fame as Mr. Spock in “Star Trek” when the show premiered on September 8, 1966 on NBC. The character is best known for coining the phrase, “Live long and prosper.”

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He wrote two autobiographies, “I Am Not Spock” in 1977 and “I Am Spock” in 1995 about his connection to his iconic character.

Nimoy appeared as an older version to Zachary Quinto’s Spock in the 2009 J.J. Abrams “Star Trek” film. He also made a cameo in 2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

He also starred in the TV series “Mission: Impossible,” directed movies and was passionate about poetry, photography and music.

The actor was born on March 26, 1931 in Boston.

Paige Feigenbaum

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