Leonard Nimoy: 1931 - 2015

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   Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years ago

   If there are still Star Trek or Nimoy fans on HP, Leonard Nimoy died Friday February 27, 2015 at 8:40 AM Pacific Time at home, from end stage COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder. He was 83 and nearly made it to his 84th birthday.
   
   Even though Mr. Nimoy stopped smoking years ago, he said his lungs were damaged by smoking and he asked smokers everywhere a year ago to stop smoking when he announced his condition.
   
   Lilian Jackson Braun, author of the popular "Cat Who..." mystery series died because of her COPD a few years ago and was too weak to complete her final novel. Her fans still mourn.
   
   COPD is one of several diseases and conditions we can work to eliminate from humanity and I hope we can do it soon.
   
   Thanks.

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      Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Aw, yes, I just saw this on Google.  I did not realize he was in his 80s.  He played a one-of-a-kind role in Spock!  I always enjoyed watching Star Trek growing up.
      
      That is a great point about COPD!
      
      Peace and blessings

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Peace to you. I am very sad about losing Leonard Nimoy. People are posting the funeral scene of Spock from ST:The Wrath of Kahn and it's giving me the creeps.

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            Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            Oh my! I am trying to think of any other roles he played in besides that of Spock but I cannot seem to think of any.

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               Sed-meposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               He was in a suspense movie I saw on tv when I was a kid... Bewildered or something like that. It scared me.

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                  Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                  Oh really. I don't remember seeing that one. He would be good in suspense.

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                     Sed-meposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                     http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068248/

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               Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               I don't know all his acting, but he worked full time as an actor for 16 years before becoming Spock and he worked with William Shatner in a Man from U.N.C.L.E. episode. He was on Perry Mason and about that time, portrayed a boxer in a film - Kid Galahad, I think. He was a villain in one of the Body Snatchers remakes and Golda Meir's husband in a TV movie. He did quite a lot of theater, too and audience members would call out to "Spock." It was his most enduring role. And "Fringe" - that was good - his character died and his soul was saved in a computer, but was lost at the end.

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                  Faith Reaperposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                  Oh, yes, I remember The Man from U.N.C.L.E.   Thank you for sharing about his other roles too.

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      LillyGrillzitposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for your post on this 1+

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, LillyGrillzit. These are some very sad cases; I think the worst physical problem is not being able to breathe.

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      Theresa Jonathanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Death is imminent but it would be okay if it comes of natural causes. What we can do to stop smoking is a matter that needs all stakeholders . Ongoing advocacy for banning it would be the first step. It should also be taxed more to discourage smokers. My reason is that children whose parents smoke are victims and should be protected. This is a good subject to debate on.

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I agree with you, especially about the children. Both of my parents were extremely heavy smokers and the smoke hurt me. My father began to smoke at age 13 and did so into his 70s. That's a lot of chemicals to inhale.

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      tsmogposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I am saddened with the news. I thank from the heart for sharing his message. And, Thank You Leonard Nimoy for . . .

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         He was sure a lot more than an actor.

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      no bodyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Any illness that removes a person's ability to breath, suffocating them, is horrific. Give me a nice brain tumor or car accident, nice and quick and neat. I remember watching Nimoy on Mission Impossible and thinking, "I know he can act but he isn't able to do it in this show." I was aware he sung and had music interests but then re-watching his "Bilbo Baggins" singing video, I remember thinking, "Dude can't sing." Now I wonder if maybe it was because the man WAS Spock. NO, I am sure that he couldn't sing and that Mission Impossible did not showcase the talent I knew he had. I am very sorrowful and look forward to meeting him someday at the great family reunion in the sky because he has been part of my life and family for most of my life.

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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I'll see you in the sky, no body!

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      Credence2posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      As a solid trek fan, I am going to miss the character so crucial to the original series. A most fitting memorial
      
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         Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks for joining the comments and memorial!

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   Sed-meposted 10 years ago

   Aw.

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      Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      It was a severe blow to learn of this, but I see a lot of tributes and marathon TV broadcasts for him. Still, when the Star Trek people begin dying like this, Baby Boomers feel death lurking a bit.

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         Sed-meposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I have always been a big fan of the original series.

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   Cynthia Hooverposted 10 years ago

   Such a sad event to loose such an epic actor. I initially hoped it was just another internet "hoax" but alas it was not. Now he will "live long and prosper" on the final frontier. My nephew is only 16 and was devastated by the news. Nimoy touched the lives of young and old alike.

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      Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Her certainly touched people of all ages, as you say, Cynthia, and all of diversity. I feel bad for your nephew, because I fee the same emotion.  Nimoy's friends are devastated, like George Takei... and William Shatner, who cannot attend the funeral on March 1. He wants to have a memorial on Twitter on Sunday -  @WilliamShatner  on Twitter; I'll be reading the posts, maybe posting something. 
      
      I remember when Star Trek:The Wrath of Kahn showed in a local theater the first night - an autistic child who had never spoken before piped up with "Spocky died!"

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   Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years ago

   Funeral today, Twitter Memorial postings now @William Shatner
   
   

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   Phyllis Doyleposted 10 years ago

   Leonard Nimoy was a fine actor and no one could have portrayed Mr. Spock better. I enjoyed him on Star Trek and also enjoy reading his poetry. Thank you, Patty, for this thread on a great actor.

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      Patty Inglish, MSposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for adding some nice thoughts, Phyllis.

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