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George Takei, William Shatner and More Celebrities Remember Leonard Nimoy
"He was an extraordinarily talented man"
Friends, fans, co-stars and admirers of Leonard Nimoy, who died Friday at 83, quickly took to social media to mourn the man who taught everyone to live long and prosper.
Star Trek star Leonard Nimoy dies at 83
"Today, the world lost a great man, and I lost a great friend," Nimoy's Star Trekco-star George Takei posted on Facebook. "We return you now to the stars, Leonard. You taught us to 'Live Long And Prosper,' and you indeed did, friend. I shall miss you in so many, many ways."
Takei also remembered Nimoy on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports Friday, calling the erstwhile Spock "extraordinary."
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"The word extraordinary is often overused, but I think it's really appropriate for Leonard," Takei said. "He was an extraordinarily talented man, but he was also a very decent human being. His talent embraced directing as well as acting and photography. He was a very sensitive man. And we feel his passing very much, he had been ill for a long, long time. And we miss him very much. He'd been there for a long, long time, and we miss him very much."
Here are more reactions: "I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."
-William Shatner http://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp my heart is broken. i love you profoundly my dear friend. and i will miss you everyday. may flights... https://t.co/WPJmt1X4ox 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 RIP Leonard Nimoy. So many of us at NASA were inspired by Star Trek. Boldly go... http://t.co/qpeH5BTzQc pic.twitter.com/nMmFMKYv1L #LLAP RIP to the best First Officer. @TheRealNimoy I just saw that Leonard Nimoy has passed on. We didn't know each other well, but I'm glad I spent the time with him I did. A wonderful man. "Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... human." Live long and prosper. We stood on your shoulders, and wouldn't have had a galaxy to explore if you hadn't been there, first. Thank you, Leonard, Rest in peace. . @TheRealNimoy
I have been, and always shall be, your fan.
Thank you. Leonard Nimoy was more than Mr. Spock. But Mr. Spock is his gift to us all. Live long and prosper. HANX. I am devasted to learn that #LeonardNimoy has passed. Despite your passing your legacy will indeed #LiveLongAndProsper. RIP Leonard Nimoy pic.twitter.com/uIcnvI8wNN #LeonardNimoy illustr8d th blessing of Th High Priest on Star Trek-every1 who watched th show received his loving intentions thru his hands. Leonard Nimoy brought us one of the greatest, noblest characters in the history of American storytelling. Someone find the Genesis planet. Over time you hear all kinds of things about all kinds of people. I never heard anything but the loveliest love for Leonard Nimoy. RIP Awful about Mr. Spock. RIP Leonard Nimoy, who was a paragon of virtue & reason and played one on TV. .@thesimpsons #everysimpsonsever As I am registering for comicon so sad to hear Leonard Nimoy passed. A great man on and off camera. I shall truly miss Leonard Nimoy. He gave us a great gift that will last for ages. A good soul and kind man. RIP Leonard Nimoy! You will forever be part of us all! Rest. Rest with the angels. My friend and colleague Leonard Nimoy passed today. A true legend, and a wonderful human being. Sadly missed. "Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... Human." Farewell, Leonard Nimoy - Actor, Director, Pop culture icon. RIP, Mr. Nimoy.
You really did live long and prosper, and we were all the richer for it. Goodbye, Leonard. You will be greatly missed. #LLAP pic.twitter.com/AcdglYh2by Woke up to the awful news that Leonard Nimoy passed. RIP to a true gentleman. Not many of those left in our Biz. A sad day for all of us. Live long and prosper ... then rest in peace. http://t.co/oU5B9HM7Oj God Bless You, Leonard Nimoy... May Angels guide thee to thy rest!
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#awesome "I loved Spock." -President Obama #RIPLeonardNimoy #LLAP pic.twitter.com/vmwjnQ3Zm3