The world lost an icon on Friday when Leonard Nimoy passed away at the age of 83 and William Shatner lost a friend and colleague that he had known for five decades. It’s impossible to know what that loss feels like on a personal level, but Shatner — who will unfortunately not be able to attend Nimoy’s funeral — took to Twitter today to share some kind words and memories about Nimoy with Star Trek fans through the #LeonardNimoy hashtag. Here are a few highlights:
Leonard and I seemed to be bound by fate to be friends. We were born 4 days apart. #LeonardNimoy
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
We worked together previous to Star Trek, first impressions: nice guy, a real professional, took the job/role seriously. #LeonardNimoy
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@Craabpot: @WilliamShatner What was he like when off the set? #LeonardNimoy” Intelligent, insightful, just a precious gem of a man.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@pasutcliffe: What life lessons did you learn from each other? #LeonardNimoy” I learned to be more serious I think he learned to be less.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@Chrisnova10: If Leonard could say something to all of us–right here, right now, what would he say? #LeonardNimoy” Don’t smoke!
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@AmandaThelwell: did you know that everyone on ST online when the news broke gathered on Vulcan to pay their respects? #LeonardNimoy” No ❤️
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@_Peccavimus: @WilliamShatner What’s the best thing he’s ever said to you? #LeonardNimoy” I love you.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@ithildin_lass: @WilliamShatner I imagine this conversation must be very emotional for you. ❤ #LeonardNimoy” It’s healing
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
“@JoeyABC17: @WilliamShatner Any regrets with regard to your relationship with #LeonardNimoy?” That it couldn’t have lasted a lot longer.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015
As of this post, Shatner is still answering fan questions and posting about Nimoy. It’s worth keeping an eye on.
(Source: Twitter)
