World Mourns The Passing Of Star Trek Icon Leonard Nimoy

“Live Long and Prosper,” Mr. Spock.

Sad new today, fellow Movie Geeks. STAR TREK legend, Leonard Nimoy has sadly passed away. Nimoy’s son, Adam Nimoy, said the actor died Friday of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his Los Angeles home. He was 83.

We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Leonard Nimoy. He died this morning at the age of 83 #LLAP pic.twitter.com/M5994t9HIL

— Star Trek (@StarTrek) February 27, 2015

After “Star Trek” ended, the actor immediately joined the hit adventure series “Mission Impossible” as Paris, the mission team’s master of disguises.

From 1976 to 1982 he hosted the syndicated TV series “In Search of … ” which attempted to probe such mysteries as the legend of the Loch Ness Monster and the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart.

He played Israeli leader Golda Meir’s husband opposite Ingrid Bergman in the TV drama “A Woman Called Golda” and Vincent van Gogh in “Vincent,” a one-man stage show on the life of the troubled painter.

Nimoy co-starred in the 1978 remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS and lent his voice to LAND OF THE LOST (2009) and TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON.

He continued to work well into his 70s, playing gazillionaire genius William Bell in the Fox series “Fringe.”

He wrote two autobiographies, “I Am Not Spock” (1975) and “I Am Spock” (1995).

Leonard Nimoy was also a film director and his 1987 comedy 3 MEN AND A BABY was a box office hit.

Thank you Mr. Nimoy for taking us where no man had gone before.

His final, poignant Twitter message:

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

William Shatner wrote on Whosay and Twitter:

“I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.” -William Shatner http://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 27, 2015

George Takei on Facebook

Cast members from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” took to Twitter to express their sympathies.

It is with sadness that I heard of Leonard Nimoy's death. I was lucky to spend many happy, inspiring hours with him. He won't be forgotten.

— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) 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

#LLAP RIP to the best First Officer. @TheRealNimoy

— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) February 27, 2015

Director Duncan Jones (MOON)

An actor responsible for humanising one of the great characters in science fiction has passed away. Than you for Mr Spock, Leonard Nimoy! — Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) February 27, 2015

Bill Prady, Executive Producer of “The Big Bang Theory”

“Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most… human.” Live long and prosper.

— Bill Prady (@billprady) February 27, 2015

STAR TREK movie composer Michael Giacchino’s Instagram post:

Zachary Quinto Instagram post:

“my heart is broken. i love you profoundly my dear friend. and i will miss you everyday. may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”