Leonard Nimoy, the actor known for playing the role of Spock on the original Star Trek series, has decided not to attend anymore “Star Trek” conventions.
“So much to be thankful for,” Nimoy tweeted. “The wave of kindness from the crowd. My family there. LLAP.”
Nimoy gave thanks to the fans for all their support over the years and ending his speech with his four-fingered salute saying to them a final, “Live long and prosper.”
For 40 years he has been a part of the Star Trek world. The 80-year-old Nimoy played the logical U.S.S. Enterprise science officer since the very beginning of the show, which includes the unaired pilot in 1964.
Though Nimoy stated that he will no longer play in any future Star Trek endeavors, he will play a wise Eagle in the animated movie entitled “Zambezia.”pm Oct. 21 in SUB 161.
