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Leonard Nimoy's Life in Photos

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Feb 27, 2015 7:04 PM
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Rest in Peace

Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing Spock on Star Trek, died at 83 from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He is survived by his wife Susan and children Adam and Julie.


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Starfleet

Nimoy chose his famous role as Mr. Spock over the soap opera Peyton Place. Nimoy earned three Emmy award nominations for his work on the program from 1966 to 1969.


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Multitalented

He can sing! Here Nimoy performs on The Dick Clark Show.


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Best Buds

William Shatner and Nimoy were all smiles at the press conference for Star Trek - The Motion Picture in 1978.


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Captain & Crew

Resistance is futile! The Star Trek cast revealed just how close they all were on and off the set.


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Live Long and Prosper

Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons joins Nimoy in doing the Vulcan salute.


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Honoree

The famous actor was awarded with the Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Boston University's commencement.


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Leaving a Legacy

The Star Trek veteran smiled with the new Captain Kirk Chris Pine.


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Commander Spock

May we always cherish the actor's dedication towards his half-vulcan, half-human look that takes over an hour and a half to achieve with makeup and prosthetics.


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Brotherly Love

The costars prove how nicely they clean up while rocking these suits at the 1980 People's Choice Awards.


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Famous Friends

Rosario Dawson posed with the icon during the 2007 Spike TV Scream Awards at The Greek Theater.


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Hollywood Lovers

The actor and his wife Susan Bay arrive at the premiere of Star Trek: Into Darkness at Dolby Theatre.


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Trekkies Unite

The film director showed up for the Star Trek panel at Comic-Con, sans his famous pointy-ears.


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Space Lovers

The Big Bang Theory cast took a quick photo with Nimoy when he did a cameo on the show. 


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Still Got It

The longtime friends had a blast during the 19th Annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show in 2009.

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