The Internet's Most Touching Words About Leonard Nimoy
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Leonard Nimoy, known for his legendary role as Mr. Spock in Star Trek, died on Friday at the age of 83. He suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
He sent his last tweet a few days ago, and it was incredibly touching.
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
Since the news broke, the world has reacted on Twitter.
Heartbroken to hear Leonard Nimoy is no more. RIP. "You have been, and shall always be, my friend.." #respect
— रanviर_ डhoरeय_ (@RanvirShorey) February 27, 2015
You were always lovely lovely lovely to me. # Leonard Nimoy
— Nana Visitor (@NanaVisitor) February 27, 2015
(Nana Visitor was his Star Trek costar.)
Leonard Nimoy brought us one of the greatest, noblest characters in the history of American storytelling. Someone find the Genesis planet.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy has died. I've set my phaser on "weep."
— Gary Shteyngart (@Shteyngart) February 27, 2015
May Leonard Nimoy find peaceful Vulcans--and hot alien women in skintight suits--for all eternity. #splitfingeredsalute
— Brad Parks (@Brad_Parks) February 27, 2015
#LeonardNimoy was supposed to outlive us all. so very sad.
— moby Ⓥ (@thelittleidiot) February 27, 2015
Live long and prosper wherever you are, Leonard.
— Additional reporting by Macy Williams
