Leonard Nimoy, Of ‘Star Trek’ Spock Fame, Dies At 83

Leonard Nimoy, who gained a fond international following for playing the role of Spock onStar Trek, has died in Los Angeles. He was 83 years old.

His widow, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmedto the New York Timesthat the cause was end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He’d been hospitalized earlier this month.

Much like the Spock character, Nimoy exuded calm dignity all the way to the end of his life, and seemed to be at peace even as his health declined.

“A life is like a garden,” he tweeted...