Leonard Nimoy, who famously played Mr. Spock in the 1966 television series 'Star Trek' and then in film adaptations, passed away in Los Angeles on Friday (Feb. 27).
We have very sad news to report from The New York Times: Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek’s Mr. Spock for almost 50 years, has died. Nimoy’s wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, told the Times the cause of death was “end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” The beloved actor and director was 83 years old.