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Leonard Nimoy as Mr Spock
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Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy has died at the age of 83.
The star, who was best known for his role as Vulcan Mr Spock in the sci-fi show and films, died on Friday in Bel-Air, Los Angeles. His family said he died of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The star had announced he had the disease last year.
The actor's final tweet from his Twitter account on Monday read: "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" - a reference to his character's catchphrase "Live long and prosper."
Although best known for his Star Trek role, he also starred in shows including Mission:Impossible, Columbo and The Fringe. He also directed 12 movies, including Star Trek: The Search For Spock and 1987 comedy hit Three Men And A Baby. In his spare time he developed an interest in photography and went on to publish collections of his work, as well as writing two autobiographies.
He is survived by his second wife Susan and two children from his first marriage to Sandi Nimoy, Adam and Julie.
Zachary Quinto, who took over the role of Spock in the recent Star Trek films, said of his passing "My heart is broken. I love you profoundly my dear friend. and I will miss you everyday. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
