Leonard Nimoy passed away today. But his memory and legacy will live on forever in his fans and the lives of the people he touched — which is easy to see because right now because Twitter, Instagram and the rest of the Internet is teeming with touching Nimoy tributes. Here’s how the world is responding.
"Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy." —President Obama #RIPLeonardNimoy #LLAP pic.twitter.com/sX6yvK5eLA
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) February 27, 2015
RIP Leonard Nimoy. So many of us at NASA were inspired by Star Trek. Boldly go… http://t.co/qpeH5BTzQc pic.twitter.com/nMmFMKYv1L
— NASA (@NASA) February 27, 2015
This pic from 1967’s Mariner V launch says it all about what Nimoy means to us at NASA. #LLAP pic.twitter.com/W1molKRjMP
— Bobak Ferdowsi (@tweetsoutloud) February 27, 2015
In tribute: Leonard Nimoy #Spock pic.twitter.com/x7Y06Y5Fg2
— Andy Marlette (@AndyMarlette) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy sent a telegram to JFK in 1962, urging him to rethink nuclear space tests. http://t.co/dwRK4pXcee pic.twitter.com/wPjT1xaBzg
— Mashable (@mashable) February 27, 2015
"Girls All Want To Touch The Ears" – Leonard Nimoy in The Times of 1968. http://t.co/JDsjhuPTyv pic.twitter.com/GYd5H5ldz1
— The New York Times Archives (@NYTArchives) February 27, 2015
He lived long and prospered RIP #LeonardNimoy. A great actor and Veteran http://t.co/9OD8t2LoLP #MrSpock pic.twitter.com/1Nd6xdMUKz
— U.S. Army Reserve (@USArmyReserve) February 27, 2015
RIP @TheRealNimoy who fought for equal pay for Nichelle "Uhura" Nichols src= http://t.co/ogAquigfJr http://t.co/xBd0dD0HuH via @hypatiadotca
— Ryan Merkley 🍁 (@ryanmerkley) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy with his dachshund. http://t.co/PWZvMWV72w pic.twitter.com/wwou1Dcnof
— This Is Not Porn (@Thisisnotporn) February 27, 2015
my heart is broken. i love you profoundly my dear friend. and i will miss you everyday. may flights… https://t.co/WPJmt1X4ox
— Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto) February 27, 2015
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My folks came to U.S. as immigrants, aliens, and became citizens. I was born a citizen, went to Hollywood and became an alien -Leonard Nimoy
— Smithsonian Magazine (@SmithsonianMag) February 27, 2015
R.I.P. Leonard Nimoy: http://t.co/bD0GBvyrcz #LLAP pic.twitter.com/c6PeC0qadt
— someecards (@someecards) February 27, 2015
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I hope you find all the answers Mr. Nimoy. https://t.co/4u147oIL2S
— TravisStevens (@TravisStevens) February 27, 2015
Favorite Nimoy fact: He directed "3 Men and a Baby" pic.twitter.com/LUiTzh5rpG
— Meredith Frost (@MeredithFrost) February 27, 2015
"I didn't want to let it go. I thought– This is who I am." Nimoy on ditching the Boston accent. http://t.co/MroDwLy1Oa
— Abbie Ruzicka (@AbbieRuzicka) February 27, 2015
— Tiny Cartridge (@tinycartridge) February 27, 2015
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"I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love."
-William Shatner http://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 27, 2015
My friend and colleague Leonard Nimoy passed today. A true legend, and a wonderful human being. Sadly missed.
— john noble (@thejohnnoble) February 27, 2015
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Great 1952 photo of Leonard Nimoy from @latimes archives (his 1st mention) Full coverage here: http://t.co/42KJHYMVIb pic.twitter.com/2XFgTNl5xj
— Megan Garvey (@garveymcvg) February 27, 2015
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I lost two childhood heroes this week. Here's what Leonard Nimoy and his most famous character meant to me. http://t.co/xDgiC0GDYG
— Dr. David Shiffman 🦈 (@WhySharksMatter) February 27, 2015
One of Nimoy's greatest performances was one of the most obscure http://t.co/AwIsqCVLNv
— TIME (@TIME) February 27, 2015
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Found my old book of Leonard Nimoy poetry! pic.twitter.com/frUB9M6j6R
— TimOfLegend (@TimOfLegend) February 27, 2015
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Rest in peace with the stars, my dear friend. pic.twitter.com/D2dVG6I9Xi
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 27, 2015
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"It takes a great deal of courage to turn your back on popularity and to go out on your own." — Leonard Nimoy in… http://t.co/oiMpFrwOmx
— BeautyIsInside.com (@_BeautyIsInside) February 27, 2015
Leonard Nimoy wrote a book of love poems: http://t.co/r9pgitdlZt pic.twitter.com/ZPZjOgBdUb
— Austin Kleon (@austinkleon) February 27, 2015
And now a little clip that helped me get through the day. Spirits raised.
