Spock is dead (Leonard Nimoy, 1931 - 2015)

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Ah, Nimoy. I really liked you. Your Spock was forever best Spock. May you rest in peace. :[

[Lleu llaw Gyffes]

Yisgadol ve yiskaddosh.

יִתְגַּדַּל וְיִתְקַדַּשׁ

The Kaddish is the Jewish equivalent of RIP.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaddish#Text_of_the_Kaddish

[Highfort]

Nimoy, when I used to watch Star Trek reruns on G4 (before it was rebranded as Esquire), was always a treat to see on-screen. His calm personality and contrast with Kelley's character Bones never ceased to entertain me. I actually grew interested in science as a result of Star Trek and can attribute part of my journey toward being a lapsed Catholic and eventually an atheist to him. Before Spock and Star Trek, I was a pretty intolerant, hardcore Catholic. After I grew interested in both Star Trek and sci-fi as a wider genre, I slowly moved away from my faith.

I also adored his voicing of the tech quotes in Civilization IV, one of the few touches that I wish they'd brought him back for in the sequels as well as the CIV expansions. Nothing quite like hearing Spock's deep, somber voice uttering the words: "Beep... Beep... Beep..."

[The Alma Mater]

(Image)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_8nY_LQL3w

It is almost like people have been preparing for this moment...

[Gun Manufacturers]

There's already a thread on Nimoy's death.

[Highfort]

There's already a thread on Nimoy's death.

It doesn't specifically address his impact on our lives. The main Nimoy thread, which I expressed my condolences on, is for reacting to his death - not remembering his life.

[The Huskar Social Union]

(Image)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_8nY_LQL3w

This picture is so racist

No... no its not.

[The balkens]

This picture is so racist

No... no its not.

Let me be on record that February 2015 will be the saddest year of my life.

[MERIZoC]

Aw, that sucks. He was a great actor.

[The Pacifican Islands]

Goodbye Leonard. I always loved you, your show, and your humor. Live long, and prosper.

[Cerillium]

Mods can choose to merge the two. viewtopic.php?p=23671356#p23671356

[Farnhamia]

Mods can choose to merge the two. http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic ... #p23671356

Yes, we can.

[Cerillium]

Nimoy, when I used to watch Star Trek reruns on G4 (before it was rebranded as Esquire), was always a treat to see on-screen. His calm personality and contrast with Kelley's character Bones never ceased to entertain me. I actually grew interested in science as a result of Star Trek and can attribute part of my journey toward being a lapsed Catholic and eventually an atheist to him. Before Spock and Star Trek, I was a pretty intolerant, hardcore Catholic. After I grew interested in both Star Trek and sci-fi as a wider genre, I slowly moved away from my faith.

I also adored his voicing of the tech quotes in Civilization IV, one of the few touches that I wish they'd brought him back for in the sequels as well as the CIV expansions. Nothing quite like hearing Spock's deep, somber voice uttering the words: "Beep... Beep... Beep..."

He was part of my first experiences with Western scifi. No pun intended, but he fascinated me. I couldn't understand a word of it without subtitles but his character seemed so resolute and assured, and somehow my brain ascribed Vulcans as somewhat Asian (I was only a kid) in methodology. I decided I'd be a science officer when I grew up.

I'm grown. I'm also a scientist. Though I don't serve aboard a fantasy starship in a utopian, issue-of-the-week setting, I believe I wouldn't have felt the inclination to first explore chemistry and biology had it not been for Roddenberry's brainchild and the life breathed into the role by Nimoy himself.


It's a shame they didn't bring him back for the CIV expansions. His was a unique voice.

[Cerillium]

Mods can choose to merge the two. viewtopic.php?p=23671356#p23671356

Yes, we can.

Thank you Farn! Thanks for editing a bit to give us more to talk about as well.

*Mod offering - homemade gyoza - left in gratitude*

[Old Tyrannia]

Wow. What a shock. He played what's almost certainly one of the most famous and significant roles in science fiction, and was definitely one of the most widely respected actors of his generation. What can I say? I'm a Trekkie, and although I never watched much of the original series, Nimoy was a legend. I just don't have the words. Rest in peace, Mr Spock. There was never a good day for you to die.

[Fartsniffage]

Mods can choose to merge the two. viewtopic.php?p=23671356#p23671356

Yes, we can.

It might be worth editing in some of the points/questions that Cerillium to the OP.

[Risottia]

Sad news, Leonard Nimoy has died. Funny how 83 doesn't seem as old as it used to, or maybe that is just me.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/ ... 3H20150227

Actor, director, poet, and singer... although the last two are perhaps not going to be a major part of how he is remembered.

Edit: Sorry, L Ron, I clarified the title just a tad bit.

83 isn't old at all.


Kirk: Spock! You can't die! McCoy, do something!
McCoy's ghost: Er.

[Risottia]

No... no its not.

Let me be on record that February 2015 will be the saddest year of my life.

Logic suggests that this can't be.
February 2015 is a month, not a year.

[Tagmatium]

Sad news, Leonard Nimoy has died. Funny how 83 doesn't seem as old as it used to, or maybe that is just me.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/ ... 3H20150227

Actor, director, poet, and singer... although the last two are perhaps not going to be a major part of how he is remembered.

Edit: Sorry, L Ron, I clarified the title just a tad bit.

83 isn't old at all.


Kirk: Spock! You can't die! McCoy, do something!
McCoy's ghost: Er.

It is pretty old, mark you.

[StellarGate]

When I opened up Facebook and saw the news I was shocked. I knew he had gone to the hospital, but I had not expected him to die. He lived a great life.

I got to see him Skype chat with a science fiction convention I went to last year, he was so nice to all those that asked questions, read a bit of poetry and even sang a song. Everyone in the room was so happy to see him and he was happy to interact with all of them. It was simply amazing the effect he had.

[Cyrisnia]

RIP Leonard Nimoy.

[Reploid Productions]

The end of an era.

[Geilinor]

RIP Leonard Nimoy.

[Liberty and Linguistics]

God damn. My friends were discussing this, and I shrugged it off, since I have many reasons to not believe them. Well, I've never seen Star Trek, but the man was a tireless and talented actor who we'll all miss.

[The balkens]

Let me be on record that February 2015 will be the saddest year of my life.

Logic suggests that this can't be.
February 2015 is a month, not a year.

FUCK.