Obituary of Leonard Nimoy

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Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy (born March 26th, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role of Mr. Spock in the original "Star Trek" TV series (1966-1969). Leonard died on February 27th, 2015 and his death was because of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He was 83 years old when he died.

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Leonard Nimoy Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Nimoy, Leonard
    • Common Name: Leonard Nimoy
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: March 26, 1931
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mr. Spock
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor:

    Leonard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Leonard Simon Nimoy
    • Father: Max Nimoy
    • Mother: Dora Nimoy
    • Brother(s):
      • Melvin Nimoy
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Susan Bay (married 1 January 1989-2015, his death)
      • Sandra "Sandi" Nimoy (née Zober, married 21 February 1954-divorced 1987)
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):
      • Julie Nimoy (born 1955)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 27 2015 at age 83
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Interment: buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California on March 1, 2015

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on March 26th Born in 1931 Born in Massachusetts Died in 2015 Died at age 83 Died from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Quotable Quotes:

"One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself."

"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

"[on working with William Shatner on the original Star Trek (1966) series] Bill was very passionate about the work. Unfortunately, Bill was passionate about everything." (IMDB)

"Leonard Nimoy's passing left behind an enduring legacy of talent, creativity, and compassion that will continue to inspire and touch the hearts of countless fans around the world. (V)"

"Leonard Nimoy lived a successful professional life as an actor, director, and author, portraying the iconic character of Spock on the popular sci-fi series "Star Trek", before passing away from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (V)"

Is Mr. Leonard Nimoy still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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