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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Eschaton on February 27, 2015, 12:21:17 PM

Title: RIP Leonard Nimoy : 'I have been, and always shall be, your friend'
Post by: Eschaton on February 27, 2015, 12:21:17 PM: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/27/arts/television/leonard-nimoy-spock-of-star-trek-dies-at-83.html?smid=tw-bna&_r=0

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Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and movie juggernaut “Star Trek,” died on Friday morning at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 83.

His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death, saying the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

:'(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtQUePN5y40
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Post by: Joe Molotov on February 27, 2015, 12:23:49 PM: *pours out a 40 while the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins plays* :'(
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Post by: benjipwns on February 27, 2015, 12:28:41 PM: I was about to make this thread and title it: "I have been, and always shall be, your friend."
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Post by: Boogie on February 27, 2015, 12:29:52 PM: Worst. Birthday. Ever. :(
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Post by: Purple Filth on February 27, 2015, 12:36:21 PM: :'(

RIP
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Post by: Steve Contra on February 27, 2015, 12:37:10 PM: :(
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Post by: bork on February 27, 2015, 12:41:38 PM: (http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/10800000/Mr-Spock-mr-spock-10874060-1036-730.jpg)
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on February 27, 2015, 12:42:28 PM: :(

Also its your birthday Boogie?
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Post by: Kara on February 27, 2015, 12:46:31 PM: Not that it was really possible after the whole exterminatus thing, but now the Romulans and Vulcans will never reunite in peace and prosperity.
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Post by: CatsCatsCats on February 27, 2015, 12:47:01 PM: :(
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Post by: archie4208 on February 27, 2015, 12:47:46 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iek02NtfH_4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZlWmYe8HM4

:'(
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Post by: Stoney Mason on February 27, 2015, 12:51:50 PM: Sad but dude lead an awesome long life.

Definitely a bit of a hero for me both as the character and in real life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY9NkYGUEyE
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Post by: cool breeze on February 27, 2015, 01:02:09 PM: RIP

I can't find a Seaman clip that captures his excellence
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Post by: Am_I_Anonymous on February 27, 2015, 01:02:42 PM: (http://www.frugal-cafe.com/public_html/frugal-blog/frugal-cafe-blogzone/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/leonard-nimoy-star-trek-mr-spock.jpg)

Farewell, sweet prince.
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Post by: Steve Contra on February 27, 2015, 01:03:24 PM: Quote from: archie4208 on February 27, 2015, 12:47:46 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iek02NtfH_4

"Aren't you one of the little rascals?"
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Post by: kick51 on February 27, 2015, 01:03:30 PM: aw fuck, just watched the futurama star trek ep recently
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Post by: sarslip on February 27, 2015, 01:50:40 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/REok8O0.jpg) RIP
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Post by: Brehvolution on February 27, 2015, 01:54:55 PM: :'(

I hope all your pon farrs were fruitful.
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Post by: Great Rumbler on February 27, 2015, 01:57:40 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGF5ROpjRAU

:tocry
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Post by: toku on February 27, 2015, 01:58:49 PM: http://youtu.be/FW_-sQdPmqM

RIP Galvatron
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Post by: Bebpo on February 27, 2015, 01:59:25 PM: RIP, great actor and seemingly great human being.
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Post by: Steve Contra on February 27, 2015, 02:09:58 PM: At least Nimoy avoided Orson Welle's fate and a voice acting gig in a shitty Transformers movie wasn't his last acting credit.
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Post by: sarslip on February 27, 2015, 02:12:43 PM: Quote from: Steve Contra on February 27, 2015, 02:09:58 PM
a shitty Transformers movie.

(http://i.imgur.com/Zc4vQWi.png)
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Post by: Joe Molotov on February 27, 2015, 02:14:16 PM: I wouldn't wanna die right after doing a JJ Abrams movie either, though.
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Post by: Kara on February 27, 2015, 02:19:50 PM: Clearly Steve preferred The Return of Optimus Prime to The Motion Picture.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on February 27, 2015, 02:20:06 PM: was he going to be in the third one?
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Post by: nachobro on February 27, 2015, 03:08:31 PM: Quote from: Steve Contra on February 27, 2015, 02:09:58 PM
At least Nimoy avoided Orson Welle's fate and a voice acting gig in a shitty Transformers movie wasn't his last acting credit.
Conversely Nimoy was a voice actor in Kingdom Hearts. :-\

RIP :(
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 27, 2015, 03:28:03 PM: RIP
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Post by: Yeti on February 27, 2015, 04:41:33 PM: He seemed so vibrant, even in his most recent roles. So sad.
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Post by: Dickie Dee on February 27, 2015, 05:26:01 PM: RIP

He seemed like a genuinely wonderful guy.
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Post by: Dickie Dee on February 27, 2015, 07:21:35 PM: Obama's statement was nice

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Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy. Leonard was a lifelong lover of the arts and humanities, a supporter of the sciences, generous with his talent and his time. And of course, Leonard was Spock. Cool, logical, big-eared and level-headed, the center of Star Trek’s optimistic, inclusive vision of humanity’s future.
I loved Spock.

In 2007, I had the chance to meet Leonard in person. It was only logical to greet him with the Vulcan salute, the universal sign for “Live long and prosper.” And after 83 years on this planet – and on his visits to many others – it’s clear Leonard Nimoy did just that. Michelle and I join his family, friends, and countless fans who miss him so dearly today.
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Post by: Stoney Mason on February 27, 2015, 07:31:05 PM: I think you can trace a good deal of modern culture to that character he played. He is probably the first nerd hero in modern pop-culture that I remember coming across.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on February 27, 2015, 07:52:45 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/rOKqnMZ.jpg)
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Post by: Joe Molotov on February 27, 2015, 08:11:36 PM: LLAP
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Post by: Dickie Dee on February 27, 2015, 08:20:10 PM: and he didn't stick a fucking hashtag in front of it

keepin' it awesome right until the end :rejoice
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Post by: D3RANG3D on February 27, 2015, 11:09:23 PM: :fbm
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Post by: brawndolicious on February 28, 2015, 12:37:49 AM: It's sad just cause he brought to life such a memorable character, and was by far the best and only consistently great part of the original series. I'd think Shatner is probably just a little bit insecure about Nimoy's death being a bigger deal than his will be as he was super jealous about how much fans loved him when the show was on, probably due to Spock having much better lines and humor.

At least Nimoy had a full life and went in as happy and dignified way as we can all hope.
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Post by: benjipwns on February 28, 2015, 01:04:59 AM: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3c/Mind_Meld_cover.jpg)

Unfortunately this isn't on YouTube anymore.

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The entire runtime of the film is taken up by Shatner's and Nimoy's conversation.[6] The film concludes with Nimoy putting his arm around Shatner's shoulder and saying, "You're my best friend."
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Post by: Stoney Mason on February 28, 2015, 01:11:20 AM: I'll be equally sad when Shatner goes. They both are legends. They both were big parts of my childhood. And they both were huge parts of pop culture. And in real life they actually seemed to embody their characters. Shatner is a bit of a pompous ass but that seems perfect for the man who played Kirk. And Nimoy seemed stoic and scientific like Spock. It's nice when our pop heroes seem to line up with the characters they played in such a linear fashion.