Author Topic: RIP Leonard Nimoy : 'I have been, and always shall be, your friend' (Read 3197 times)

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.

:'(

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:23:49 PM »

*pours out a 40 while the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins plays* :'(

benjipwns · « **Reply #2 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."

Boogie · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:29:52 PM »

Worst. Birthday. Ever.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:36:21 PM »

:'(

RIP

Steve Contra · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:37:10 PM »

bork · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:41:38 PM »

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:42:28 PM »

Also its your birthday Boogie?

Kara · « **Reply #8 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.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:47:01 PM »

archie4208 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2015, 12:47:46 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #11 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.

cool breeze · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:02:09 PM »

RIP

I can't find a Seaman clip that captures his excellence

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:02:42 PM »

Farewell, sweet prince.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:03:24 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on February 27, 2015, 12:47:46 PM

"Aren't you one of the little rascals?"

kick51 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:03:30 PM »

aw fuck, just watched the futurama star trek ep recently

sarslip · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:50:40 PM »

RIP

Brehvolution · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:54:55 PM »

:'(

I hope all your pon farrs were fruitful.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:57:40 PM »

toku · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:58:49 PM »

RIP Galvatron

Bebpo · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2015, 01:59:25 PM »

RIP, great actor and seemingly great human being.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #21 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.

sarslip · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2015, 02:12:43 PM »

Quote from: Steve Contra on February 27, 2015, 02:09:58 PM

a shitty Transformers movie.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2015, 02:14:16 PM »

I wouldn't wanna die right after doing a JJ Abrams movie either, though.

Kara · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2015, 02:19:50 PM »

Clearly Steve preferred The Return of Optimus Prime to The Motion Picture.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2015, 02:20:06 PM »

was he going to be in the third one?

nachobro · « **Reply #26 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

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2015, 03:28:03 PM »

Yeti · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2015, 04:41:33 PM »

He seemed so vibrant, even in his most recent roles. So sad.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #29 on:** February 27, 2015, 05:26:01 PM »

RIP

He seemed like a genuinely wonderful guy.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #30 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.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #31 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.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2015, 07:52:45 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #33 on:** February 27, 2015, 08:11:36 PM »

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #34 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

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #35 on:** February 27, 2015, 11:09:23 PM »

brawndolicious · « **Reply #36 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.

benjipwns · « **Reply #37 on:** February 28, 2015, 01:04:59 AM »

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."

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #38 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.

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Author Topic: RIP Leonard Nimoy : 'I have been, and always shall be, your friend' (Read 3197 times)

Eschaton