Leonard Nimoy is praised by friends and stars – Expressen

Sci-fi icon Leonard Nimoy, best known as Spock in “Star Trek”, passed away on Friday.

Now, celebrates his colleagues him on social media, according to Female First.

“ I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent and his ability to love , “writes William” Captain Kirk “Shatner on Instagram.

Leonard Nimoy won science fiction fans’ hearts through his role as the always logical iskalle officer “Mr. Spock” aboard the USS Enterprise in “Star Trek”. On Friday, the actor died at his home. He was 83 years old.

At the end of last week, he was taken to hospital after severe chest pain but had to come back home after the examination. Nimoy said to have suffered carbon as a result of his many years of smoking, which, however, he should have stopped for around 30 years ago.

Now, celebrates his colleagues from “Star Trek” him on social media, according to Female First . William Shatner, who played in the series Captain James T. Kirk, posted a picture on Instagram and writes:

“ I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent and his ability to love. “

” A great friend “

George Takei played helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the series writes on his Facebook page:

“ Today the world lost a great man, and I lost a great friend. Now all that we leave you to the stars, Leonard. You taught us to” live long and prosper “and it made you really, my friend. I will miss you in so many, many ways. ”

Zachary Quinto took over the role of Spock in the recent film adaptations have of “Star Trek” series . Nimoy also had roles in the films and scenes together with Quinto.

“ My heart is broken. I love you deeply, my dear friend. I will miss you every day. May the angels sing you to rest , “writes Quinto on his Instagram.

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