MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The actor most famous for portraying Mr. Spock, a legendary character in the iconic "Star Trek" television franchise, has passed away at the age of 83, The New York Times reported Friday.
His widow, Susan Bay Nimoy, told the publication the renowned actor died from chronic obstructive lung disease.
"Star Trek," the classic sci-fi television series where Nimoy gained world renown as a stoic half-human half-alien officer, has been recently revamped on the big screen, bringing the franchise's cult status to a new generation of fans.
