Less than a week before his death, Leonard Nimoy posted what would be his final message on Twitter.
And in true Spock form, the words would prove to be more poignant than anyone might have imagined.
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory,” Nimoy wrote on Twitter on February 22.
He signed the Tweet “LLAP” – short for Spock’s iconic phrase, “Live Long and Prosper,” which was how the actor signed most of his Tweets.
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Following the news of Nimoy’s death on Friday at age 83, his “Star Trek” co-star and longtime friend William Shatner released a statement to Access Hollywood.
“I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love,” Shatner wrote.
Hollywood also took to Twitter to mourn the “Star Trek” icon.
“Leonard Nimoy brought us one of the greatest, noblest characters in the history of American storytelling. Someone find the Genesis planet,” Seth MacFarlane posted on Twitter.
“RIP, Mr. Nimoy. You really did live long and prosper, and we were all the richer for it,” actress Jeri Ryan – who portrayed Seven of Nine in the “Star Trek: Voyager” TV series, Tweeted.
Here is some other notable celebrity reaction to the death of Leonard Nimoy…
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
“Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most… Human.” Farewell, Leonard Nimoy – Actor, Director, Pop culture icon.
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) February 27, 2015
I am devasted to learn that #LeonardNimoy has passed. Despite your passing your legacy will indeed #LiveLongAndProsper.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) February 27, 2015
We stood on your shoulders, and wouldn’t have had a galaxy to explore if you hadn’t been there, first. Thank you, Leonard, Rest in peace.
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) February 27, 2015
Seriously one of the coolest people ever. https://t.co/Rf8M96zKFJ
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) February 27, 2015
HAIL HAIL, A GENIUS HAS VACATED THIS REALM! #LeonardNimoy gets beamed up 2 Zeir Anpin-the Endless Intelligence of Infinity. Rest in Peace.
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) February 27, 2015
. @TheRealNimoy I have been, and always shall be, your fan. Thank you.
— Nathan Fillion (@NathanFillion) February 27, 2015
Beam me up! R.I.P Leonard Nimoy.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) February 27, 2015
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