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Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy, cast member of the new film "Star Trek Into Darkness," poses as he arrives at the film's premiere in Hollywood on May 14, 2013.

Leonard Nimoy, ‘Star Trek”s Spock, dies at 83

February 27, 2015Culture

Leonard Nimoy, most famous for playing Spock in the original “Star Trek” TV show and many of the franchise’s movies, died on Friday at the age of 83

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Leonard Nimoy

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August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media
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Leonard Nimoy

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

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