From comedians to politicians, Leonard Nimoy was remembered fondly following news of his death on Friday.
Author: Rebecca Sapakie, Media General National Desk
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BEL AIR, Calif. (MEDIA GENERAL) - From family to NASA to actors, everyone is taking to Twitter to mourn the death of the man best-known as Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy. Nimoy died at 83 on Friday in his Bel Air home.
His granddaughter, Dani, posted this message to Nimoy's own Twitter account following news of his death.
Leonard Nimoy, Mr. Spock, dies at 83
"Hi all, as you all know, my Grandpa passed away this morning at 8:40 from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was an extraordinary man, husband, grandfather, brother, actor, author-the list goes on- and friend. Thank you for the warm condolences. May you all LLAP. – Dani"
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And, the tributes kept coming all day long.
William Shatner
"I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 27, 2015
-William Shatner http://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp
NASA
RIP Leonard Nimoy. So many of us at NASA were inspired by Star Trek. Boldly go... http://t.co/qpeH5BTzQc pic.twitter.com/nMmFMKYv1L
— NASA (@NASA) February 27, 2015
Ann Curry
Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83, via @nytimes. Spock made being different cool. http://t.co/LPGfQdyACZ
— Ann Curry (@AnnCurry) February 27, 2015
Jeri Ryan
RIP, Mr. Nimoy.
— Jeri Ryan (@JeriLRyan) February 27, 2015
You really did live long and prosper, and we were all the richer for it.
Roseanne Barr
Congressman for South Carolina's Third Congressional District
So sad to hear about the passing of Leonard Nimoy. He lived long and prospered. pic.twitter.com/oBK9RI1TET
— Rep. Jeff Duncan (@RepJeffDuncan) February 27, 2015