The loss of a Hollywood legend, Leonard Nimoy passes at 83.

Our beloved Mr. Spock from Star Trek, passed of end stage COPD, which is chronic obstructive lung disease. This was confirmed by his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy to the New York Times.

Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized last week for chest pains, but was tweeting as recently as Monday, when he wrote: “A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.” He signed off with his signature, “LLAP [Live Long and Prosper].”

Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing Spock in Star Trek, died Friday morning. He was 83.

Last year, Nimoy revealed he was battling COPD after picture surfaced online of him in a wheelchair using an oxygen mask.”I quit smoking 30 years ago. Not soon enough. I have COPD. Grandpa says, quit now!!”

He urged fans to learn from his past mistakes and to stop smoking now. “Smokers, please understand,” he tweeted. “If you quit after you’re diagnosed with lung damage it’s too late. Grandpa says learn my lesson. Quit now.”

At the time, the actor wrote that he was “doing OK,” noting, “Just can’t walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers. LLAP.”

Nimoy was cast as Spock in the original Star Trek television series in the mid-1960s. He reprised this role countless times through the years. He even took part in J.J. Abrams’ 1999 Star Trek reboot, making a cameo as the older version of Spock, now played by Zachary Quinto. He also appeared in the 2013 follow-up Star Trek Into Darkness.

We at CelebNMusic247.com send our condolences to the family of Mr. Leonard Nimoy.   We all loved his performances in his many roles and his legacy will live on.  He will truly be missed.