Leonard Nimoy, famous as Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek,' dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leonard Nimoy, the actor known and loved by generations of "Star Trek" fans as the pointy-eared, purely logical science officer Mr. Spock, has died.

Senh: RIP Mr. Spock. I didn't realize Nimoy wrote and directed a couple of the Star Trek movies, in addition to dabbling in music and poetry.

NEXT
Sections:  news   entertainment   
RELATED ARTICLES
  • Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 433
    Rescuers found more bodies in the concrete debris of a collapsed garment factory building Thursday and authorities say it may take another five days to clear the rubble. In addition to the 433 confirmed dead, police report that 149 people are still missing in what has become the worst disaster for Bangladesh’s $20 billion-a-year garment industry. More
  • Jones called 'greatest country singer of all time'
    The country music world reacted with deep emotion upon learning of the death of legendary singer George Jones. Here's a sampling of quotes and tweets about Jones: "The world has lost the greatest country singer of all time. Amen." - Merle Haggard More
  • 38 At least 36 dead as fire rages through Russian psychiatric hospital
    Thirty-eight people were feared dead after a fire raged through an isolated psychiatric hospital north of Moscow on Friday, killing some patients in their beds and others who were trapped by barred windows. Most of the patients died in their sleep inhaling the fumes as they were likely sedated by prescribed medicine, a police source told the RIA Novosti news agency. More
  • Tennessee Cops murder 61 year old man in own home during wrong house drug raid.
    A 61-year-old man was shot to death by police while his wife was handcuffed in another room during a drug raid on the wrong house. Police admitted their mistake, saying faulty information from a drug informant contributed to the death of John Adams Wednesday night. More
BING NEWS:
  • Tuvok Only Needs 25 Years To Outlive Spock In Star Trek
    The lifespan of a Vulcan is often very impressive when compared to that of a human, and the species' most famous member could be overtaken soon.
    11/27/2024 - 12:00 am | View Link
  • Leonard Nimoy
    He tried his hand behind the camera, helming two of the most popular of the "Star Trek" films, as well as the 1987 hit comedy, "Three Men and a Baby." Nimoy's rich, somber voice and interest in ...
    11/23/2024 - 1:44 pm | View Link
  • Leonard Nimoy's Widow Susan Bay Nimoy Says His Family Didn’t Want Him to Play Spock: 'They Didn’t Understand' (Exclusive)
    Not everyone in Leonard's family was convinced the actor should play what would eventually become an iconic role ...
    11/20/2024 - 1:00 am | View Link
  • AI just gave us the Star Trek farewell we always wanted
    William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy reunite in a powerful short film using AI and deepfake technology to give fans the emotional farewell they deserve.
    11/19/2024 - 4:12 pm | View Link
  • Star Trek Short with William Shatner Reunites Kirk & Spock Digitally
    William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy's widow, Susan Bay Nimoy, and more took part in the Roddenberry Archive and OTOY's new Star Trek short.
    11/19/2024 - 8:38 am | View Link
  • More

 

Comment On This Story

NEXT
Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

Movies With Butter More Movie News

More Entertainment News