Fans honor Nimoy with tweets, Vulcan salute

Suddenly there was more sobering news. Leonard Nimoy, “Star Trek’s” beloved Mr. Spock, had died.

The only blue and gold that matter today. #TheDress pic.twitter.com/ggA0WUJfXG

His co-stars, fellow celebrities and fans reacted immediately with heartfelt tributes.

Longtime friend and co-star William Shatner remembered Nimoy “like a brother.”

And, Molly Desormeaux, an acting student in Montreal, Quebec, said: “Leonard Nemoy is one of the reasons why I still believe that acting can change peoples’ lives.”

We’ll give Nimoy himself the last word. The actor, filmmaker and author, who was an active user of Twitter up until his death, shared a final thought Monday that exemplifies the fleetingness and beauty of life.

A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP

CNN’s Daphne Sashin and Christina Zdanowicz contributed to this story.

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