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It’s been four months since Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story) shed his scrubs and clocked out after the debut season of Brilliant Minds. Since then, fans of NBC’s newest medical procedural have been waiting on pins and needles for a reveal that will tell them whether the series will return as part of the network’s fall slate. It’s been tough on those who watched other newbies like St. Denis Medical and Happy’s Place landed their renewals at the start of the year, but we’ve finally got an answer today, as NBC has chosen to continue Quinto’s tenure as neurologist Oliver Wolf.

Initially introduced to audiences as part of NBC’s fall lineup for 2024, Brilliant Minds comes from Michael Grassi, who based much of the story on the very real life of neurologist Oliver Sacks and his non-fiction book series, The Man Who Mistook...

Just weeks after wildfires devastated southern California, a muted but refreshingly serene and warm Frieze Los Angeles opened at the Santa Monica Airport.

As airplanes roared overhead, well-heeled VIPs crowded the entrance to the massive fair, featuring more than 95 galleries from more than 20 countries, hugging and schmoozing after the uncertainty and tragedy of the fires. Despite whispers that celebrities had been encouraged by PR gurus to stay away from Thursday’s VIP preview due to optics, stars and collectors spotted included Gwyneth Paltrow, Oliver Stone, Katie Couric, Kid Cudi, Lisa Edelstein, Rosetta and Balthazar Getty, Minka Kelly, Bob and Linda Gersh, Susan Bay Nimoy, Lauren Taschen and Frieze staple Michael Chow.

Oliver Stone at Frieze Los Angeles 2025.

But if entertainment industry folks were scarcer than usual (early reports indicated Hollywood elite were out out in full force on Friday), artists were there to support their fellow creators, including the unmistakable Takashi Murakami,...

Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Mr. Spock ( Leonard Nimoy) finally receive closure as a new short film celebrates the 30th anniversary of Star Trek Generations. During the 10-minute movie, which is titled 765874 Unification, Trekkies are treated to a what-could-have-been scenario as Kirk traverses the Nexus. Unification (below) combines live-action imagery with CGI, and both Shatner along with Nimoys widow, Susan Bay, served as producers on the new flick released by the Roddenberry Archive and Otoy.

The film begins with Kirks good friend, Gary Mitchell (Gary Lockwood) from Star Trek: The Original Series, who has already been infected by the U.S.S Enterprises contact with the Great Barrier in the television series' Shatner-led pilot, Where No Man Has Gone Before. Gary closes his eerie eyes, which reflect the god-like power he receives in that same episode thanks to his high ESPer rating. Afteward, Kirk from Generations begins a journey across the Nexus,...

Imagine a world without Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock on Star Trek: The Original Series. It's hard to fathom, isn't it? Nimoy began the role back in the 1960s and continued portraying the stoic Vulcan off and on through the 2013 movie Star Trek Into Darkness. Almost fifty years is a long time to be known as one character, but according to Nimoy's widow, Susan Bay Nimoy in an exclusive interview with People, the actor knew the part was "right for him."

But Nimoy's family wasn't on board with him taking on the role with Susan saying "his family didn't want him to do it." She added that she thought "they didn't understand his attraction to it: you know, shaving the eyebrows, wearing that Spock haircut." But she knew the character was a "perfect fit" for her husband of twenty-six years.

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The following contains major spoilers from Brilliant Minds Season 1, Episode 8, "The Lovesick Widow," which debuted Monday, Nov. 18 on NBC. It also contains discussion of sexual content.

Brilliant Minds Season 1, Episode 8, "The Lovesick Widow," is the NBC show's most uncomfortable episode -- in both good and bad ways. It features a wonderful performance by Susan Bay Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's widow, as patient of the week June Sullivan. And it does make the audience think about what it means to get older, particularly in regards to sex and attraction. But it's never, ever comfortable to talk about sex. And more importantly, some of the choices made in this episode seem either strange or just out of character.

"The Lovesick Widow" revolves around June, who's been kicked out of her assisted living facility for sleeping around and other erratic behavior. Her adult sons bring her to Bronx General Hospital, worried that their...

The latest episode of NBC’s medical drama Brilliant Minds delves into deep themes of aging, sexuality, and self-discovery. It features a remarkable guest appearance by Susan Bay Nimoy, the widow of “Star Trek” star Leonard Nimoy.

The episode follows Dr. Oliver Wolf, played by Zachary Quinto, who meets a captivating patient named June, played by Nimoy. June, an 82-year-old woman, causes conflict with her adult children due to her increased sexual activities. This plot dives into difficult subjects such as personal autonomy and aging.

Quinto personally recommended Nimoy for the part, praising her energy and commitment. “She hasn’t acted in 30 years, but she has so much to offer,” he told me. The actor sees the show as a chance to fight prejudices about elderly people and their right to live completely.

The episode also develops Wolf’s storyline, which includes a new relationship development with Josh (Teddy Sears...

Donna Murphy, Teddy Sears, and Zachary Quinto in ‘Brilliant Minds’ episode 8 (Photo by: Rafy/NBC)

NBC’s Brilliant Minds episode eight opens with Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) thinking about what motivates us to carry on, even on our worst days. His opinion? It’s all about desire. When we get what we want, our brain gives us dopamine – the neurotransmitter that creates pleasure.

Dr. Ericka Kinney (Ashleigh Lathrop) and Dr. Jacob Nash (Spence Moore II) engage in a little flirting, but what catches Dr. Carol Pierce’s (Tamberla Perry) attention is the look that passes between Oliver and Dr. Josh Nichols (Teddy Sears).

In other news, the tension between Oliver and his mom, Dr. Muriel Landon (Donna Murphy), is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

Episode eight’s titular case involves June Sullivan (Susan Nimoy), an elderly woman whose two adult sons are concerned she may have dementia.

In 1994, William Shatner appeared for the last time in a Star Trek film or series, starring once again as James T. Kirk. That year was the release of Star Trek Generations, the first film featuring the crew of The Next Generation and the last film featuring the crew of the Original Series.

It was a spiritual and literal passing of the baton, with Shatner's Kirk meeting Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard just before Kirk dies for good. It was the end of Shatner's run with Star Trek, and while he's done many conventions, interviews, and documentaries for Star Trek, he's never returned in a creative sense.

That is, until now. Exactly 30 years ago, Shatner took his final bow as James Kirk, walking away from the role he made famous in his early 60s. Now, in his early 90s, Shatner is back in the seat again. Though, not in the captain's chair.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Generations, the movie in which Star Trek: The Original Series' Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) breathed his last, Roddenberry Archive has released as short film that brings back...well....Kirk.

Yes, most of what you will see is CGI, but Shatner does provide voiceover in this magnificent eight-minute film. Executive produced by both Shatner and Susan Bay Nimoy, "Unification" also brings back Robin Curtis as Saavik and includes Sam Witwer as a young Kirk.

Using CGI as well as live-action footage, the film, created by both the Archive and their technology partner Otoy (in cooperation with Paramount), is the fourth in a line of short films released by Roddenberry Archive [via Trekmovie], but it's this one, with voiceover from Shatner himself that actually takes fans back to pivotal moments in Star Trek history. Not only do we see Kirk as we last saw him on Generations,...

NBC's new medical drama Brilliant Minds is approaching the airing of its fifth episode, set to premiere on Monday, Oct. 21 at 10pm Et. Ahead of the show's airing, Cbr can exclusively debut a sneak peek clip from the episode, titled "The Haunted Marine."

In the clip, Van Markus (Alex MacNicoll) is prodded about what's bothering him by Dana Dang (Aury Krebs). This follows Van learning he's been diagnosed with Mirror Touch Synesthesia in the third episode. After enough questioning, Van reveals his secret diagnosis to Dana, sharing how he has conflicted feelings about it. Dana clearly disagrees, likening Van's diagnosis to a "superpower," though he sees it more as a "curse." It's a pivotal moment for the characters, allowing Brilliant Minds fans to learn more about the show's interns. The clip in full can be watched below.

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Actor Zachary Quinto may be focusing on his new NBC medical drama Brilliant Minds, currently but a part of him is hopeful he will once again reprise the role of Spock in another Star Trek movie. Quinto played the half-Vulcan, half-human science officer in three Kelvin Timeline movies from 2009 to 2016. He told Variety he would love to play the iconic character again.

The great thing is Star Trek is a limitless universe, Quinto said. Look at all the television shows, look at all the stories, look at all the characters and timelines. Anything is possible. That's the joy of the franchise. Thats why its lasted for 55, 60 years. Im open to it. I would love it. I would absolutely love it. The original Star Trek series premiered 58 years ago on Sept. 8, 1966, and ran for three seasons.

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Susan Bay Nimoy, the widow of Leonard Nimoy, began her acting career in the 1960s. For the most part, though, she stopped acting after 1998, returning only for two guest spots in 2009 and 2018. But Zachary Quinto, who played Spock on J.J. Abrams' line of Star Trek films, got close to the Nimoy family, especially Susan, while he was playing Leonard Nimoy's iconic character, and he saw an opportunity to bring her aboard his new show, "Brilliant Minds."

In "Brilliant Minds," Quinto plays a hospital neurologist who treats patients with rare mental health conditions, and he wanted Susan Nimoy to have a guest spot on the show. Susan plays an 80-year-old woman with hypersexuality, and Quinto says she "did such a great job."

She was an actress like 40 years ago. … I just know her so well, and I know where she is in her life. She’s 81 years old. She’s...

Susan Bay Nimoy, the widow of Leonard Nimoy, will soon guest star on Zachary Quintos new medical drama, Brilliant Minds. The actress will play quite an unconventional character. Nimoy, 81, will portray an 80-year-old nymphomaniac, on the series premiering Sept. 23 on NBC and Peacock, Quinto told Variety.

Quinto played the iconic Spock in the Kelvin Timeline movies starting in 2009. The character was made famous by Leonard Nimoy in the 1966 original Star Trek series as well as Star Trek: The Animated Series and the Star Trek movies. Nimoy also played Spock in the Kelvin movies. Quinto became close to the Nimoys during the time he was playing Spock and working with Nimoy on the J.J. Abrams films. He said playing Spock was one of the most significant experiences of my career.

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Zachary Quinto's new show Brilliant Minds has cast Leonard Nimoy's widow for a guest role. Quinto is known to many for his performance as Spock in the Star Trek films directed by J.J. Abrams and Justin Lin, giving a new take on the late Leonard Nimoy's iconic portrayal. But his breakout role was playing the villainous Sylar on NBC's superhero drama Heroes. Quinto will soon return to the network with Brilliant Minds, which premieres Monday, September 23 at 10 Pm Et on NBC and streams on Peacock.

Variety reports Quinto's confirmation that Leonard Nimoy's widow Susan will guest star in an episode of Brilliant Minds. In the quote below, Quinto candidly discusses his relationship and connection to the Nimoys and looks back on playing Spock. The American Horror Story alum also shares details about the role that Susan will be playing, sharing that her character suffers from a condition...

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-ca) is urging the U.S. Postal Service honor Leonard Nimoy with a commemorative stamp.

In a statement, Schiff called Nimoy, who died in 2015, “an extraordinary activist, actor and friend.”

“Nimoy’s legacy includes his lengthy acting career — including his beloved and iconic role as ‘Spock’ in the Star Trek universe — and his many generous contributions to the arts and sciences, and his beautiful family.”

On Monday, Schiff sent a letter to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, asking them to recommend Nimoy to the Postmaster General. The committee selects individuals who have made “extraordinary and enduring contributions to American society, history, culture or environment.” Living people are not currently eligible, and those who are deceased are considered at least three years after his or hear death. Stamps also are planned two- to three- years in advance.

Schiff wrote in his letter, “Live long and prosper! This is...

The Sundance Institute has announced details about the incoming group of Women at Sundance | Adobe Fellows. The eight recipients of the fellowship work across disciplines and stood out for their boundary-pushing work in fiction, documentary, and episodic.

All eight fellows will receive bespoke support throughout the year, including mentorship from the Sundance Institute and Adobe executives, two skill-building workshops, referrals to career development opportunities, coaching, a 6,250 cash grant, introductions to industry contacts and advisors, a one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, and a one-year membership to Sundance Collab. Each of the fellows has already participated in a Sundance Institute Lab or program relevant to their career path.

Created in 2020, the fellowship was formed by the Institute and Adobe around a shared commitment to champion underrepresented voices. Filmmakers are nominated from across Sundance Artist Programs including the Documentary Film Program, the Episodic Program, the Feature Film Program, the Indigenous Program, and Women at Sundance.

It seems like every time the subject of gender parity in Hollywood comes up, the conversation immediately becomes about sharing and dissecting the dismal stats we’ve already seen countless times before. Those include: only 11 women of color had lead roles in films last year, and only one female filmmaker has ever won an Oscar for Best Director. Not to mention, 92% of directors of 2018’s top-grossing domestic releases were male, even though 2017 proved that the top 100 films with female leads made 38% more money. Then the enraging discussion inevitably reaches a dead end because, despite decades of case studies and reporting, these numbers have barely budged.

So when director Tom Donahue (“Casting By”) begins to echo these statistics early on in “This Changes Everything,” you think it’s going to be another fruitless conversation about the lack of equality in Hollywood. That concern is intensified as we see interviews with women...

The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and its performing arts program, the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, has acquired the Crest Theater on Westwood Boulevard.

The landmark venue will be transformed into a new off-campus performing arts space that will serve as an important addition to UCLA’s cultural venues and resources across the city.

UCLA’s purchase of the long-dormant theater was made possible by major gifts from actor, writer and director Susan Bay Nimoy and an anonymous donor. To raise the additional funds needed for the renovations and the establishment of a program endowment, Cap UCLA is launching a new campaign fueled by a gift that will match all donations up to $2.5 million in support of the new theater.

With an anticipated opening date in 2021, the venue will be re-named the UCLA Nimoy Theater, in honor of Nimoy’s late husband, Leonard Nimoy.

On Wednesday, June 13th, Women In Film, Los Angeles (Wif) celebrated outstanding women in the entertainment industry with the 2018 Crystal + Lucy Awards presented by sponsors Max Mara, Lancôme and Lexus.

Ellen Pompeo Speaks Onstage

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The evening, themed “Ignited,” raised funds and awareness for Women In Film, La and its many educational and philanthropic programs, and its advocacy for gender parity for women throughout the industry.

The 2018 Crystal + Lucy Award honorees included the following: Brie Larson with The Crystal Award for Excellence in Film presented to her by actress and friend Jessie Ennis; Channing Dungey with The Lucy Award for Excellence in Television presented to her by actress Ellen Pompeo; Alexandra Shipp with the Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award presented to her by actress Regina Hall and Max Mara Vice President Us Retail and Global Brand Ambassador Maria...

Last month, fans got an early look at Star Trek Beyond through a series of videos for the sequel's Omaze campaign. This initiative highlights nine worthy charities, each hand-picked by cast members, while giving a few lucky fans a chance to win a trip to the set. Since this is the final week of the campaign, star Zachary Quinto put out one last video, which pays tribute to the late Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy.

Fans who contribute to the campaign this week will be donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization that is leading the way in advancing cures for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This charity was nominated by Susan Nimoy in honor of her husband Leonard Nimoy. The campaign ends on Monday, September 1, and fans who want to win a trip to the set must donate $10 or more.

One grand prize winner will make...

Last week, the cast of Star Trek Beyond appeared in a set video to announce their Omaze contest, where one lucky fan will win a walk-on role in the sci-fi sequel. While that lucky winner will be announced at a later date, the contest is also selecting weekly winners to become honorary "crew members," the first of which has already been chosen. To kick off the campaign's second week, stars Simon Pegg (Scotty) and his "son" Anton Yelchin (Chekov) appear in another Omaze video, where they announce the first honorary crew member, and give fans a glimpse at one of the new alien masks that will be used in the film, along with a few props.

Nothing was revealed about this alien mask or any of the other futuristic props seen in this latest sneak peek, but there will surely be more opportunities to catch a few glimpses from the set in weeks to come.

In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique philanthropic initiative in partnership with Omaze. The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign will support the cast’s personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised when fans enter for a chance to win a walk-on role in director Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the blockbuster franchise, which will be released on July 8, 2016. The campaign runs from 12:01 a.m. Pst on July 14, 2015 until 11:59 p.m. Pst September 1, 2015.

To coincide with the campaign’s launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, seen above, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to...

In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique philanthropic initiative in partnership with Omaze. The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign will support the cast's personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised when fans enter for a chance to win a walk-on role in director Justin Lin's Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the blockbuster franchise, released on July 8, 2016. The campaign runs from 12:01 a.m. Pst on July 14th until 11:59 p.m. Pst September 1st.

To coincide with the campaign's launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, released today, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to make franchise history...

In an unprecedented event, the cast of the Star Trek film franchise has created a unique philanthropic initiative in partnership with Omaze.

The Star Trek: To Boldly Go campaign will support the cast’s personal selection of nine global causes, which will each receive equal portions of the funds raised when fans enter for a chance to win a walk-on role in director Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond, the third film in the blockbuster franchise, released on July 8, 2016.

The campaign runs from 12:01 a.m. Pst on July 14th until 11:59 p.m. Pst September 1st.

To coincide with the campaign’s launch, cast members John Cho, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Idris Elba recorded a special video message on the iconic Starship Enterprise bridge set. The video, released today, kicked off production and features the cast inviting fans to make...

The all-star cast of the forthcoming “Star Trek Beyond” are supporting their favorite charities by making fans an irresistible offer: the chance for an alien transformation and walk-on role in the new Justin Lin film. Producer J.J. Abrams and studio Paramount Pictures have partnered with charity platform Omaze for the experience, which will select one lucky user who donates to the campaign — populated with causes chosen by stars Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Idris Elba, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin and Susan Nimoy on behalf of her late husband and “Star Trek” legend Leonard Nimoy. Kicking.

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Here are more nerdy spots in the final two Trek films to date: Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness...

Spoilers for Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness lie ahead.

Like their forerunners, the two latest Star Trek films, in their semi-rebooted, alternative universe, are replete with famous faces from outside the franchise, surprising cameos and multiple little touches that raise a smile.

With the third film in the rebooted series coming next year, the 50th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV in 1966, let's take a look at a few of the geeky nods in Jj's Trek films.

1. Star Trek Nemesis left a lot of dangling threads, on purpose, as a story treatment for a direct sequel was already being worked on. Unfortunately due to some less than stellar decisions by executives, the release date of the film was repositioned and the decision...

Here are more nerdy spots in the final two Trek films to date: Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness...

Spoilers for Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness lie ahead.

Like their forerunners, the two latest Star Trek films, in their semi-rebooted, alternative universe, are replete with famous faces from outside the franchise, surprising cameos and multiple little touches that raise a smile.

With the third film in the rebooted series coming next year, the 50th anniversary of the debut of Star Trek on TV in 1966, let's take a look at a few of the geeky nods in Jj's Trek films.

1. Star Trek Nemesis left a lot of dangling threads, on purpose, as a story treatment for a direct sequel was already being worked on. Unfortunately due to some less than stellar decisions by executives, the release date of the film was repositioned and the decision was made to...

Sorry for missing last week, dear readers, but I was so busy with work and other commitments that I had to let the column fall by the wayside. But I’m determined to not let that become a habit, and I’ve got something really cool for you this week. In this installment of Trailer Trashin’, I’m taking a look at the upcoming New Zealand action film The Dead Lands.

Premise: After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, Hongi (James Rolleston), the teenage son of a Maori chieftain, must avenge his father’s murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains led by Wirepa (To Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious Warrior (Lawrence Makoare...

As fans around the world mourned Leonard Nimoy's death, the Star Trek legend's family, friends and former costars gathered to celebrate his life during an intimate funeral on Sunday. Among the nearly 300 people who attended the ceremony were Star Trek director J.J. Abrams and actors Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine. According to Rabbi John L. Rosove, who delivered the eulogy at the service and is a cousin of Nimoy's widow, Susan Bay, "There was nobody there who didn't mean something to Susan and Leonard or to their children and grandchildren." Quinto, 37, was a speaker and was "absolutely eloquent," says Rosove.

As fans around the world mourned Leonard Nimoy's death, the Star Trek legend's family, friends and former costars gathered to celebrate his life during an intimate funeral on Sunday. Among the nearly 300 people who attended the ceremony were Star Trek director J.J. Abrams and actors Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine. According to Rabbi John L. Rosove, who delivered the eulogy at the service and is a cousin of Nimoy's widow, Susan Bay, "There was nobody there who didn't mean something to Susan and Leonard or to their children and grandchildren." Quinto, 37, was a speaker and was "absolutely eloquent," says Rosove.

When Leonard Nimoy was laid to rest on Sunday morning during an intimate service, the Star Trek actor's rabbi remembered his longtime friend in a touching eulogy. "He was unflappably honest and warmhearted. He embodied integrity and decency. He was humble and a gentleman," Rabbi John L. Rosove said about Nimoy at the funeral, according to a blog post he shared on ReformJudaism.org. Married 26 years to Susan Bay at the time of his death, "Leonard shared with me … that he had never met a woman like her, never had he loved anyone so dearly and passionately, that she'd saved...

When Leonard Nimoy was laid to rest on Sunday morning during an intimate service, the Star Trek actor's rabbi remembered his longtime friend in a touching eulogy. "He was unflappably honest and warmhearted. He embodied integrity and decency. He was humble and a gentleman," Rabbi John L. Rosove said about Nimoy at the funeral, according to a blog post he shared on ReformJudaism.org. Married 26 years at the time of his death to Susan Bay, "Leonard shared with me … that he had never met a woman like her, never had he loved anyone so dearly and passionately, that she'd saved...

Leonard Nimoy died at the age of 83 on Friday, and his funeral is tomorrow.

His friend and Star Trek costar William Shatner went on Twitter to express his sadness about not being able to attend the funeral service.

Shatner agreed to be at the Red Cross Ball tonight in Florida on Saturday night and can't make it back in time.

I feel really awful. Here I am doing charity work and one of my dearest friends is being buried.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015

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After sharing his feelings, he asks to remember his friend on Sunday and reminds everyone how much he loved Nimoy.

So maybe tomorrow we come together here and celebrate his life.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015

So let's spend some time tomorrow celebrating Leonard's life and remembering the man.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015

Until tomorrow! #Llap

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 28, 2015

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Following Leonard Nimoy's passing, Et is looking back at the time we spent with the actor best known for his role as Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek television and movie series.

In his first interview with Et in 1982, Nimoy cherished the idea of giving fans more than they would get from the average TV show.

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"The series, while it was extremely good entertainment, at the same time offered food for thought," Nimoy said at the time. "The messages are there and there are enough ideas present for people to interpret them as they see fit."

Nimoy dedicated himself to his job and enjoyed enriching people's lives through his work, as Et learned on the set of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

"There are two challenges here," Nimoy said in 1986. "One is to be different. The other is to try to be consistently better than the...

A true icon of television has left us. Leonard Nimoy, best known for playing Mr. Spock on Star Trek, has died at the age of 83. He passed away at his home in Bel Air in Los Angeles.

His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, said the cause of death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Mr. Nimoy announced that he had the disease last year. He attributed it to his having smoked for many years. He had given up smoking 30 years earlier and encouraged his followers to break the habit as well.

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“Star Trek” actor Leonard Nimoy, who was best known for his role as Spock in the iconic series, has died at the age of 83. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed to the New York Times that he passed away earlier today (Feb. 27) at his home in Bel Air.

According to his wife, the star’s death was due to end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or Copd. He was reportedly hospitalized earlier this week.

Leonard had been open about his condition and publicly addressed it a week after his diagnosis last year. “Just can’t walk distances. Love my life, family, friends and followers,” he tweeted. In recent years, he had become very active on Twitter, and posted his last message just a few days ago. “A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory. Llap,” he wrote on Monday (Feb. 23).

The actor...

The beloved Leonard Nimoy aka Spock of the "Star Trek" series has died. He was 83. According to his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

I had a wonderful chance to meet the actor for the "Star Trek" reboot and among all the celebrities I've interviewed, he was the only one who made me nervous. Perhaps because he was an idol of my childhood and he still is to this day.

So long Mr. Spock, may you live long and prosper in heaven!

For more on Nimoy's death, click here.

Actor Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek television and movie series, passed away on Friday morning in his Bel-Air home. He was 83.

According to the actor's wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, who confirmed his death, her husband's passing was due to the end stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cpod). He was hospitalized earlier this week.

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"I loved him like a brother," William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk alongside Nimoy in the Star Trek series, told Et in a statement. "We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."

This past year, Nimoy revealed that he was diagnosed with the lung disease that he said was the from years of smoking, though he had given up the habit decades earlier. In a series of tweets shared in January 2014, the Star Trek star encouraged every smoker to kick their cigarette habit, and...

Leonard Nimoy lived long, he prospered, and he was beloved by his many fans and colleagues. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized with chest pains earlier this week and his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the death Friday, adding that it was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was 83. As the world began to learn of the Star Trek star's death, thousands of those who were touched by Nimoy's work took to Twitter to memorialize the actor. Those voicing their feelings ranged from his longtime costars, to those who were inspired by him, to those who were simply fans. People has...

Los Angeles – The actor who created one of the greatest pop-culture characters in TV and film history has passed away. Leonard Nimoy will always be known for the role of Mr. Spock, science officer for the USS Enterprise of the “Star Trek” TV and film series. He died of pulmonary disease on Feb. 27, 2015, according to his wife Susan. He was 83.

Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in ‘Star Trek’ (2009)

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

The legacy of “Star Trek” had much to do with Nimoy’s approach to the character of Spock. The backstory of the half-human, half-Vulcan character was one of logic over conflict, yet his character could always be relied on when situations got confrontational. For three seasons in the 1960s and in rerun heaven, the voyage of the Starship Enterprise captivated viewers and was resurrected in a highly popular film series. Nimoy also was a photographer, director, writer and...

Leonard Nimoy lived long, he prospered, and he was beloved by his many fans and colleagues. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized with chest pains earlier this week and his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the death Friday, adding that it was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was 83. As the world began to learn of the Star Trek star's death, thousands of those who were touched by Nimoy's work took to Twitter to memorialize the actor. Those voicing their feelings ranged from his longtime costars, to those who were inspired by him, to those who were simply fans. People has...

Leonard Nimoy lived long, he prospered, and he was beloved by his many fans and colleagues. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized with chest pains earlier this week and his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed the death Friday, adding that it was due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was 83. As the world began to learn of the Star Trek star's death, thousands of those who were touched by Nimoy's work took to Twitter to memorialize the actor Those voicing their feelings ranged from his longtime costars, to those who were inspired by him, to those who were simply fans. People has...

Leonard Nimoy's legacy is sure to "live long and prosper." The actor, best known for his role as Spock in Star Trek, died at 83 earlier today from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To honor the star's undeniable contributions to film and television, we have compiled a gallery full of photos encompassing his life that will be sure to touch the hearts of Trekkies all over the universe. Check out his famous debut as an officer of the Starship Enterprise, his Vulcan salute with co-star William Shatner as well as walking the red carpet with his loving wife Susan Bay Nimoy.

Zachary Quinto is heartbroken over the loss of Leonard Nimoy.

The legendary actor, who originated the iconic role of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek television series, passed away on Friday morning at 86 years old. According to his wife Susan Bay Nimoy, the actor had suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Cpod).

News: Leonard Nimoy Dead at 83

"My heart is broken," Quinto wrote on Instagram. "I love you profoundly my dear friend. And I will miss you everyday. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Photos: Remembering Stars We've Lost 

The stars became close after Quinto was cast as Spock in Jj Abrams' Star Trek big-screen reboot. The Spocks shared the screen in the 2009 film (Nimoy as "Spock Prime"), and Quinto has been quite vocal about the friendship that developed.

"I have such deep admiration and love for him," Quinto told Out magazine in 2013. "He's an incredible man, and I'm so...

Leonard Nimoy, who earned a place in the hearts of millions of genre fans for his timeless portrayal of Spock in Star Trek, has died in Los Angeles from pulmonary disease. He was 83.

Nimoy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to a barbershop owner and a housewife. He relocated to California to join the Pasadena Playhouse and secured his first film role in 1951’s Queen For A Day.

He took on many roles in his career including the Mission: Impossible TV series in the 1970s, but will be best remembered for Spock, which he first portrayed in the Star Trek pilot in 1965.

Nimoy stayed on the Starship Enterprise for three seasons until 1969 and would reprise the role of the profoundly logical Vulcan seven times on the large screen including a cameo in Jj Abrams’ 2009 reboot.

Nimoy also directed Star Trek III: The Search For Spock in 1984, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home two years later and 3 Men And A Baby...

We’re sad to report that Leonard Nimoy has passed away at the age of 83.

The New York Times reports via Susan Bay Nimoy, Leonard's wife, that the prolific actor passed away this morning of end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Nimoy is best remembered for playing Spock on Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek TV series from 1966 – 1969, reprising the role in Star Trek: The Animated Series and eight Star Trek movies, most recently in 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness. His acting career touched seven decades, beginning in 1951 and including roles in many memorable shows and films, including Mission: Impossible, Fringe, The Outer Limits, Night Gallery, The Brain Eaters, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Gunsmoke, and The Twilight Zone.

Nimoy also displayed admirable skills behind the camera, directing Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, 3 Men and a Baby, one episode of Night Gallery, and much more.

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After playing one of the most iconic sci-fi characters in the history of the genre, Leonard Nimoy, the man that everyone knows as Mr. Spock, has passed away. The New York Times reports the beloved actor of the Star Trek franchise, spanning from television to films, passed away this Friday morning in his home in Los Angeles at 83 years old. Nimoy had been hospitalized suddenly last week after a scare related to his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and his wife Susan Bay Nimoy confirms that the end stages of the affliction finally took their toll. Of all the souls we've encountered in our travels, his was the most human. Read on. Nimoy was launched into space and fame when he made the move from teaching at his own acting studio to being cast as the emotionless Vulcan crew member Spock in the sci-fi series "Star Trek" back in 1966. As we know,...

This is illogical. Leonard Nimoy, age 83, has died. The director, writer, and legendary actor passed away Friday morning at his home in Bel Air, according to reports. Susan Bay Nimoy, Leonard’s wife of 26 years, confirmed the cause of death was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Copd). Mr. Nimoy had made it no secret that he suffered from Copd. He blamed his condition on years of smoking, despite having kicked the habit three decades ago, and implored his fans not to ever smoke. I quit smoking 30 yrs ago. Not soon enough. I have Copd. Grandpa says, quit now!! Llap — Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) January 30, 2014 The iconic “Star Trek” actor had been hospitalized earlier in the week after firefighters responded to a medical call at Nimoy’s home. By that Sunday, Nimoy posted what would be his final tweet to his over 1.1 million followers. A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had,...

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Leonard Nimoy.  The beloved actor, who was best known for his role as Spock in the hit Star Trek series, passed away today at the age of 83.  His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his passing to the New York Times, citing the cause of his death as end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nimoy was reportedly hospitalized last week for chest pains, but was tweeting as recently as Monday, when he wrote: "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory."  He signed off with his signature, "Llap [Live Long and Prosper]." Here's how celebs are paying tribute to...