Leonard Nimoy, 'Star Trek's' Spock, dead at 83

Leonard Nimoy, who famously played Mr. Spock, died at home Friday morning in Bel-Air after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The "Star…

Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing Spock on the television show Star Trek and its movies, passed away in his home on Friday. He was 83. The cause of his death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which the actor confirmed he had 

In the foreground is the crew of the television series Star Trek, whose ship was also named Enterprise. From left are Leonard Nimoy who portrayed Spock, George Takei who was Sulu, DeForest Kelly who was McCoy and James Doohan, who was Scotty.

The Star Trek and sci-fi world at large suffered a great loss today, as Leonard Nimoy has passed away at the age of 83. Best known for his role as human/alien Spock in the TV and movie series, he had been hospitalized two 

After being hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease earlier this week, famed Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy died at age 83 Friday morning. Nimoy is best known for his acting role as the exasperatingly logical