Actor Leonard Nimoy, best known for the role of Spock on “Star Trek,” died on Friday, according to his family.
Several days before his death, Nimoy — who announced last year that he had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — shared these words with his million-plus Twitter followers:
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP
— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015
The beloved actor almost always ended his tweets with “LLAP,” shorthand for “live long and prosper,” the Vulcan aphorism that became Spock’s — and, thus, Nimoy’s own — catchphrase.
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Fittingly, after the New York Times first reported news of Nimoy’s death, both #LLAP and #livelongandprosper began trending.
We are deeply saddened to report the passing of Leonard Nimoy. He died this morning at the age of 83 #LLAP pic.twitter.com/M5994t9HIL
— Star Trek (@StarTrek) February 27, 2015
Well this will be all we talk about now. Thanks for everything, Leonard Nimoy. My entire childhood and on, you were greatness. #LLAP
— Jeff Parker (@jeffparker) February 27, 2015
RIP Spock #llap pic.twitter.com/cczIO982Kh
— Tori Douglass (@ToriGlass) February 27, 2015
For a lifetime of teachings, thank you. #LLAP pic.twitter.com/tfqQz1MhMz
— GoogleCloudPlatform (@googlecloud) February 27, 2015
I'm deeply saddened by the news of the death of one of my heroes: Leonard Nimoy. His spirit, contributions & love will #LiveLongAndProsper
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 27, 2015
#LiveLongAndProsper Nimoy did both.
— Jay Kogen (@JayKogen) February 27, 2015
Goodbye, Leonard. You will be greatly missed. #LLAP pic.twitter.com/AcdglYh2by
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) February 27, 2015
[Leonard Nimoy and the lasting dignity of being Spock]
So it goes. \// #LLAP
— Adam Christie (@fractos) February 27, 2015
Hanging on the wall in my son's room since he was a few months old, this hand-drawn #LLAP shirt by Leonard Nimoy. pic.twitter.com/pNQXCf5SJe
— Dan Ackerman (@danackerman) February 27, 2015
RIP to Leonard Nimoy, who has passed away at age 83. #LiveLongAndProsper #RIPSpock pic.twitter.com/VYhUL2bAlQ
— Cute Overload (@CuteOverload) February 27, 2015
Live long and prosper
— Karen Gillan (@karengillan) February 27, 2015
#LLAP from all of us at WIRED pic.twitter.com/u2oa887Q65
— WIRED (@WIRED) February 27, 2015
R.I.P Leonard Nimoy. #LiveLongAndProsper Enjoyed watching u our whole life
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) February 27, 2015
After a loss like this, I doubt even Vulcans are in control of their emotions. #livelongandprosper pic.twitter.com/zmhKkmRL1S
— Jaci Hodges (@rarelyalways) February 27, 2015
Leonard, you lived long and prospered, and were an inspiration to me and to millions. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/NESJKvTepm
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) February 27, 2015
[George Takei, William Shatner mourn the death of ‘Star Trek’ star Leonard Nimoy]
You are and always have been our Friend @TheRealNimoy may you find your peace on this dark day. #LLAP #RIP pic.twitter.com/vW0Mxjngtz
— Admiral R. Janeway (@RedJaneway) February 27, 2015
can we just all change our names to "LLAP" to show him our respect and eternal love, one last time
— LLAP (@natalliedormer) February 27, 2015
#LLAP. pic.twitter.com/EaEUZoGG1U
— beтнany jo. (@bethahnee) February 27, 2015
You can see more reactions — along with select Nimoy video clips — here.
Read The Post’s full obituary here.
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[This post has been updated.]
